Malaysia continues push for ceasefire in Thai-Cambodian conflict

Malaysia will continue engaging with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to propose a peace process in response to the border conflict between the two countries, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today.

He said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai had expressed appreciation for his initiative to propose a peace process and a ceasefire.

"There is still some exchange of fire (along the Thailand-Cambodia border). So I have asked Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan to liaise with the respective foreign ministries and, if possible, I will continue engaging with them myself - at least to halt the fighting," he said, according to Malaysia’s state-owned Bernama.

Yesterday, Anwar said the government does not take lightly the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and its

impact on Malaysia.

Bernama reported that the Prime Minister welcomed the positive signals and willingness shown by Bangkok and Phnom Penh in considering the implementation of a ceasefire to prevent further conflict.