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New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire: Malaysia-led observers on ground from tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team (IOT) will be deployed starting tomorrow to monitor the ceasefire arrangement in conflict zones along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Armed Forces chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar said the team is made up of defence attachés from Bangkok and Phnom Penh. "During the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, both sides agreed to form this Interim Observer Team (IOT). "The Bangkok team yesterday briefed 75 senior Thai officers on the necessary measures. "In Phnom Penh, tomorrow and the day after, there will be site visits to the designated conflict zones. "The IOT's main mandate is to ensure the ceasefire system is upheld and to compile reports from both sides on any violations. "This is their duty to investigate," he told a press conference today. Nizam said he had also asked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to send letters to the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia for the next stage, which would allow the Asean Observer Team (AOT) to enter conflict areas in both countries. "The AOT, made up of Asean members, will be on the ground to ensure and monitor that there are no violations of the ceasefire arrangement. "This task is challenging because the conflict areas stretch about 840km along the border, and for this task, logistical support will be provided by the United States," he said. According to the Agreed Minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting issued after the Extraordinary GBC Meeting on Aug 7, both sides must avoid unprovoked firing towards the other's positions or troops, which may escalate tensions.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia-led team monitors Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire transparency
GEMAS: The Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team (IOT) is actively investigating the transparency of the ceasefire along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar confirmed the team's critical role in addressing reported violations. 'We have received reports from both countries of several ceasefire violations. 'The team on the ground will investigate these reports... our main aim is to ensure that the ceasefire is implemented transparently and runs smoothly,' he said. Mohd Nizam added that Thailand and Cambodia have been urged to coordinate with their respective Joint Action Groups, including legal representatives. He spoke to reporters after attending the 2025 Firepower Training at Syed Sirajuddin Camp. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari and Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan were also present at the event. Both Thailand and Cambodia have committed to strictly observing the ceasefire, maintaining current troop positions without further reinforcements. This agreement was formalised in the Agreed Minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee Meeting on Aug 7. The document mandates that neither side engage in unprovoked firing towards the other's positions or troops to prevent escalating tensions. Mohd Nizam revealed that the IOT conducts meetings with Thai and Cambodian officials at least twice weekly to monitor developments. Malaysia stands ready to deploy representatives for the next phase, involving the ASEAN Defence Attaché Observer Team (AOT). – Bernama
