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Sinar Daily
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Malaysian military's help sought to release 20 Cambodian soldiers held by Thai army
Cambodian military officials have been engaging with the Thai army for the release of the captured soldiers. 31 Jul 2025 05:18pm Military attaches and diplomats from 13 countries, including the United States (2nd L), Japan (C), and Australia (R) observe the implementation of the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire agreement next to a destroyed building by the An Ses border checkpoint in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province on July 30, 2025. Thailand accused Cambodia on July 30 of a "flagrant violation" of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier. (Photo by Chor Sokunthea / AFP) PHNOM PENH - Cambodia is seeking the assistance of the Malaysian armed forces, serving as the ceasefire coordinator and observer, to release 20 of their soldiers held by the Thai military. The state media Agence Kampuchea Presse reported today, quoting Prime Minister Hun Manet, that Cambodian military officials have been engaging with the Thai army for the release of the captured soldiers. Military attaches and diplomats from 13 countries observe the implementation of the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire agreement next to a destroyed building by the An Ses border checkpoint in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province on July 30, 2025. Thailand accused Cambodia on July 30 of a "flagrant violation" of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier. (Photo by Chor Sokunthea / AFP) Besides, the government has also sought the help of the Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, who is heading the monitoring team. "I sincerely hope that the Thai Army will return all our soldiers currently in their custody to Cambodia as soon as possible,' said Manet, according to the state media. It also mentioned that the Cambodian Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, Vong Pisen, has formally requested assistance from the Malaysian side. The Ministry of National Defence spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, told the media today that the Thai military has returned the dead body of one Cambodian soldier, while 20 soldiers are still under Thai custody. "Of the 21 Cambodian troops currently under Thai control, we have thus far received one body. We are now working to ensure the other 20 are safely returned,' said Maly. The two neighbouring countries had been in conflict over territories along their 817-kilometre shared border in northern Cambodia. The dispute flared up on the morning of July 24 when troops from both sides exchanged fire. The armed confrontation between Cambodia and Thailand came to an end at midnight on July 28, following an agreement reached during a special meeting organised by Malaysia in Putrajaya. The turmoil has displaced more than 165,000 Cambodians in the northern region. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Cambodia seeks Malaysian military help to free 20 soldiers held by Thailand
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has formally sought the intervention of the Malaysian military, acting as ceasefire coordinator, to facilitate the release of 20 Cambodian soldiers held by the Thai army. Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed the diplomatic efforts through state media Agence Kampuchea Presse. Cambodian military officials have been negotiating with Thai counterparts, while General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces, has been approached to assist. 'I sincerely hope the Thai Army will return all our soldiers soon,' Manet stated. Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Vong Pisen formally requested Malaysia's support. Defence Ministry spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata disclosed that Thailand repatriated one deceased soldier, while 20 remain in custody. 'We are working to ensure their safe return,' Maly added. The border clash erupted on July 24 along the 817-kilometre shared frontier, escalating into armed exchanges until a ceasefire brokered by Malaysia took effect on July 28. The conflict has displaced over 165,000 Cambodians in northern regions. - Bernama
The Star
28-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Cambodia says immediate ceasefire purpose of talks; Thailand questions its sincerity
This pool photo taken and released on July 28, 2025 by Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) shows Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet gesturing to government officials before he departures to Malaysia for ceasefire talks with Thailand, at Phnom Penh international Airport in Phnom Penh on July 28, 2025. Thailand and Cambodia's leaders are due to meet for peace talks on July 28, as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat. - AFP BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH: An immediate ceasefire in a deadly border dispute is the purpose of talks with Thailand on Monday (July 28), Cambodia's Prime Minister said, but his Thai counterpart said there were doubts about Cambodia's sincerity ahead of the negotiations in Malaysia. Monday's talks to end the deadliest fighting in more than a decade between the South-East Asian neighbours are being hosted by Malaysia, the chair of the regional Asean bloc. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the talks were co-organised by the United States, and that China would also take part in them. Both Thailand and Cambodia accuse the other of starting the hostilities last week and then escalating them. On Monday, officials from both countries said clashes along the disputed border were ongoing ahead of the talks later in the day. "We are not confident in Cambodia, their actions so far have reflected insincerity in solving the problem," acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai told reporters ahead of his departure for Kuala Lumpur. "Cambodia has violated international law, but everybody wants to see peace. Nobody wants to see violence that affects civilians." Cambodia has strongly denied Thai accusations it has fired at civilian targets, and has instead said that Thailand has put innocent lives at risk. It has called for the international community to condemn Thailand's aggression against it. "The purpose of this meeting is to achieve an immediate 'ceasefire', initiated by President Donald Trump and agreed to by the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand," Hun Manet said in a post on X as he departed for the talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said State Department officials would assist the peace efforts, after President Donald Trump had earlier said that he thought both leaders wanted to settle the conflict. The tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have intensified since the killing in late May of a Cambodian soldier during a brief skirmish. Border troops on both sides were reinforced amid a full-blown diplomatic crisis that brought Thailand's fragile coalition government to the brink of collapse. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had proposed ceasefire talks soon after the border dispute erupted into conflict on Thursday, and China and the United States also offered to assist in negotiations. Anwar said he expected to chair the negotiations after being asked by the two governments to try to find a peace settlement, state media agency Bernama reported on Sunday. "So, I'm discussing the parameters, the conditions, but what is important is (an) immediate ceasefire," Anwar said. Thailand and Cambodia have bickered for decades over undemarcated points along their 817-km (508-mile) land border, with ownership of the ancient Hindu temples Ta Moan Thom and the 11th century Preah Vihear central to the disputes. Preah Vihear was awarded to Cambodia by the International Court of Justice in 1962, but the situation worsened in 2008 after Cambodia attempted to list it as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Skirmishes over several years brought at least a dozen deaths. Cambodia said in June it had asked the court to resolve its disputes with Thailand. Bangkok says it has never recognised the court's jurisdiction and prefers a bilateral approach. - Reuters
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Cambodian Minister: Spread Of Misinformation can Hurt Democracy
PHNOM PENH, July 22 (Bernama) -- Cambodia has cautioned the global media fraternity that the spread of fake news poses risks to national security and the economy, and is calling for collective action to curb social media-driven misinformation. Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said the digital revolution has created democratic content, widened the boundaries of the press and expanded the unheard voice. 'But it also reflected misinformation, hate speech, handling bias and the dangerous spread of fake news. bootstrap slideshow 'If we leave it without consideration, it would threaten to destroy the foundations of journalism and democracy,' Pheaktra said in his opening speech of the Asia Media Summit 2025 today, reported Agence Kampuchea Presse, the state media. The media summit, organised by the Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development, is being held in Siem Reap from July 21 to 24. 'This event is not just celebrating the passing of years, but a legacy built by committed journalists, broadcasters, regulators, policymakers, and innovators across Asia and the Pacific. '(They) have worked hand in hand to shape a media environment that is resilient, ethical, independent and responsive to the people it serves,' said the minister, according to the state media. Based on government data, Cambodia recorded about 2,630 fake news cases in the first half of this year. Last year, 3,621 cases affecting sensitive areas like national security, public order, peace and the economy were reported.
Free Malaysia Today
21-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cambodia raids expose foreign women involvement in scam centres
Regional governments in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar have been cracking down on notorious cybercrime hubs. (AFP pic) PHNOM PENH : About 20% of suspects arrested in Cambodia this week for alleged online scam crimes were women from developing countries. The state media outlet Agence Kampuchea Presse reported that 2,270 suspects were detained across Cambodia, mostly from Southeast Asian and South Asian countries. Among those arrested, more than 400 women came from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. 'Many women go abroad to take up risky jobs because of poverty. They go overseas just to try their luck and sometimes end up in dangerous jobs. 'There are fewer employment opportunities in Bangladesh, especially for women. And there are no strict rules and regulations to protect women,' Organisation for Women Development in Bangladesh chief executive Shyamoli Mazumder told Bernama from Dhaka. In the latest crime-busting operation, 27 Bangladeshi women were detained. The secretariat of the commission for combatting technology fraud released this data on July 18, following a nationwide operation by security personnel to eliminate cyber crimes. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet instructed law enforcement authorities to dismantle online scam operations, resulting in a coordinated crackdown on these criminal activities. Since the prime minister's announcement, authorities have carried out major operations in 12 capitals across the kingdom, exposing major online scam centres which led to the arrest of thousands of workers. Most of the online scam operations are run by foreign syndicates and are linked to human trafficking. Regional governments from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar are cleaning up notorious cybercrime hubs that have been luring young job seekers, who are promised attractive salaries and perks but end up in online crimes. According to Myanmar's information ministry, about 9,000 foreign nationals engaged in online gambling and internet scams were arrested between January and May this year. The Interpol in its June report highlighted the risks of human trafficking for forced online fraud centres, where victims are drawn into fake schemes through false job advertisements and detained in compounds where they are forced to carry out online scams. Initially, online scam centres were concentrated in Southeast Asia and most human trafficking victims were Chinese-speaking and sourced from Asia. The past three years have witnessed victims trafficked into Southeast Asia from faraway regions. 'This geographical expansion has been facilitated both by transnational organised crime groups linked to Asia and through similar methods employed by local or regional groups,' said Interpol.
