(Phnom Penh): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he held separate calls with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, calling on both sides to immediately halt all military actions.

In a statement posted on his social media on Saturday (Dec. 13), he wrote:

“Following my discussion with US President Donald J. Trump and in light of continued tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border, I held separate calls with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand and Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia.

During these exchanges, I conveyed Malaysia’s deep concern over the situation and urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint, cease all forms of hostilities and refrain from any further military actions, including the use of force or forward movement of armed units, with effect from 13 December 2025 at 22:00 (UTC+7).

To support de-escalation and promote transparency, I have requested the deployment of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), led by the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, to monitor developments on the ground. This mission will be complemented by satellite monitoring capabilities provided by the United States Government, commencing at the same time.

Findings from the satellite monitoring and field observations will be compiled by the AOT and presented at an ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday, 16 December. The report will provide an objective account of the situation, including the positions of both parties, in the interest of accountability, confidence-building and the preservation of peace and stability in the region.

Malaysia remains committed to working closely with ASEAN partners and the international community to ensure that dialogue, restraint and diplomacy prevail.”
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