Malaysia-Led Team Investigating Transparency Of Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

GEMAS, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team (IOT) plays a key role in investigating the transparency of the ceasefire along the Thailand-Cambodia border, said Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar.

“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.

“We have also requested Thailand and Cambodia to liaise with the Joint Action Group from both countries, including the legal section and others,” he told reporters after witnessing the 2025 Firepower Training at Syed Sirajuddin Camp here today.

Also present were Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari and Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to strictly observe a ceasefire along their shared border, with both sides maintaining current troop positions while also refraining from any further reinforcements.

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 side's positions or troops, which may escalate tensions.

Meanwhile, Mohd Nizam said the IOT is currently holding meetings with Thailand and Cambodia at least twice a week to monitor and report on the latest developments in the area concerned.

He said Malaysia is always ready to send representatives at the next stage after the IOT, namely the ASEAN Defence Attaché Observer Team (AOT), to both countries.

-- BERNAMA