Anwar's role in Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire wins praise from Wan Rosdy
He emphasised that such achievements should transcend political divisions, highlighting Malaysia's respected role in ASEAN.
Wan Rosdy stated, 'In my view, being a politician does not mean everything must be politicised, especially when it involves foreign relations and global humanitarian issues.'
He praised Anwar's leadership as ASEAN Chair, which led to the successful mediation of the border dispute.
The ceasefire agreement was announced after a special meeting in Putrajaya, attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Wan Rosdy urged Malaysians to view international matters with maturity, prioritising national dignity over political interests. – Bernama
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New Straits Times
16 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Global praise for Malaysian diplomacy
Your browser does not support the audio element. MALAYSIA has garnered international praise for brokering the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. The truce was agreed upon by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in talks hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Monday. The de-escalation of tensions between both countries, which share an 817km border, was lauded by Germany, France, the European Union, Australia and the United States. German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Anwar to convey his thanks, describing Malaysia as an "important partner" in the region and commending its leadership as Asean chair. France's Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire and resumption of dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand. In a statement, it praised Anwar's mediation and reaffirmed its support for Asean's role in resolving regional disputes. "The ceasefire must serve as the starting point for a lasting settlement through peaceful means, in accordance with international law," it said. European Commission vice-president and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the truce "a major breakthrough after days of deadly clashes". In a post on X, she urged both nations to honour the deal in good faith. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio applauded the ceasefire and credited Anwar's leadership in facilitating the talks. "We are grateful to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his leadership and for hosting the ceasefire talks," he said in a statement. Rubio urged Cambodia and Thailand to honour their commitments and prevent further escalation of hostilities. "President Donald Trump and I are committed to an immediate cessation of violence. We expect both governments to uphold their promises and will remain actively engaged in supporting the process," he said. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged both sides to remain committed to a peaceful resolution. "We appreciate Prime Minister Anwar and Malaysia's leadership as Asean chair and the role played by President Trump," she said on X. Thirty-four people have died in the conflict while more than 200,000 have been displaced.
Malaysiakini
16 minutes ago
- Malaysiakini
Anwar and Trump's role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire
YOURSAY | Anwar's Asean mediation and Trump's tariff pressure. US praises Anwar for mediating Thai-Cambodia ceasefire 'President of peace': Trump says he ended Thai-Cambodia row FellowMalaysian: Asean countries do not appreciate the US meddling in their transboundary disputes or clashes between member countries. It was Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who assisted and managed to defuse the situation after ceasefire talks that were held in Malaysia, as this year's Asean chair. The ceasefire was agreed upon at midnight yesterday, and we hope Thailand and Cambodia abide by the terms they have reached. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement was just to show US President Donald Trump's big muscles. The presence of US officials in Kuala Lumpur during the mediation was seen more as observers, a gratuitous act that no one appreciates. It would probably be seen as meddlesome by the Thais and the Cambodians. So, get out and stay out. Anonymous_3f4b: Actually, it was Trump who forced both sides to the negotiating table, as he threatened to halt tariff negotiations with the two countries if they did not agree to a ceasefire. Malaysia merely played host and facilitator due to logistical convenience and being the chair of Asean for this year. Thailand and Cambodia had no choice but to agree to peace to continue their tariff engagements with the US, which Trump happily said would continue after congratulating them for the ceasefire settlement. Trump further declared that he was the 'president of peace' for forging peace between Thailand and Cambodia. But there was no mention of Anwar by Trump. Pink: So what was Anwar's role in this when he was at the mediation process? Why is Trump claiming credit? This mediation process was supposed to project Anwar as a world leader, but Trump is stealing the limelight. MalaysiaLiberty: If we take a step back and look at the bigger picture, we might see that Trump deserves the most credit for helping to bring about the ceasefire. Anwar did play a visible but lesser role in hosting the talks. It is not as if the two warring countries' decision to stop fighting was due to Anwar's counsel, but rather because they want to be in Trump's good books to receive favourable deals on trade, the economy, and so on from the still-powerful US. Koel: The US administration sounds desperate to claim credit for playing 'mediator'. Makes you wonder. Did someone start this skirmish for this purpose? Are they poring through the world map every day to find any skirmish to be packaged as 'war' so they can muscle in for some pretend action? After all, the current White House resident is said to be desperate for a Nobel Prize. So what better way than to wait for an opportunity for a border skirmish between comparatively tiny, faraway nations? And then, this wannabe is all over the media, yapping away from Scotland about peace. What a pathetic and incredible source of international mirth. MarioT: While we are happy to note Anwar's successful mediation in the dispute, our home front needs tidying up too. The crutches and extra assistance given to the major race must be reviewed for a more equitable distribution of wealth to all races. This racist policy has resulted in unimaginable looting of our money by those entrusted to safeguard our interests. Your reformation policies must include fairness to all. The checks and balances must not tilt too far to one side at the expense of the other. All citizens of this country deserve fair treatment. WhiteLlama4337: Wah Anwar - successfully mediating peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia. Anwar - could you also mediate the dispute between farmers and Perak state authorities, especially in your own constituency of Tambun? You know, the eviction of farmers from land they have farmed for decades, by claiming that it was actually state land all the while. The farmers there are growing food that Malaysians need. How come this issue doesn't get your attention, huh? TaaS: Nice circus. Anwar is there to take photos, make himself look good and take credit. Typical of this chameleon. What did he really do to stop the skirmish? Malaysia knows all too well that Anwar can't even solve simple issues in his own backyard. Sherlock: Good job, Anwar, proud of you. You have put Malaysia in a very favourable position on the world stage. Now, Trump will revise the tariff lower, making it easier for Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz to negotiate. Good. Growing Old Lonely: Charity starts at home. Please settle all the conflicts and inequalities in Malaysia first. The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. Only paying subscribers can post comments. In the past year, Malaysiakinians have posted over 100,000 comments. Join the Malaysiakini community and help set the news agenda. Subscribe now. These comments are compiled to reflect the views of Malaysiakini subscribers on matters of public interest. Malaysiakini does not intend to represent these views as fact.
The Sun
30 minutes ago
- The Sun
Abolishing tolls not feasible, says minister
PETALING JAYA: Abolishing highway tolls is not a simple solution as it would require the government to set aside billions of ringgit for highway maintenance and infrastructure, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Replying to a supplementary question from Besut MP Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh, Nanta said the funds could be better allocated to develop infrastructure in states with limited highway access, such as Terengganu, Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak. 'It's not an easy move. If tolls are removed, the government must bear the cost of maintaining these highways and that figure runs into the billions.' He added that a more realistic and sustainable approach would be to reduce toll rates once highway concessionaires have recovered their return on investment (ROI). Nanta's remarks came in response to a question about the government's 2022 manifesto pledge to abolish tolls. In the lead-up to the 2022 general election, Pakatan Harapan promised to eliminate tolls on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) if given the mandate to govern. However, Nanta said a complete removal may not be necessary if concessionaires have already recouped their investments. 'Once the ROI has been achieved, we can revisit the rates, particularly if they are burdensome to the public.' In a related development, Nanta said the government's move to postpone toll hikes at 10 highways is expected to benefit close to one million users, particularly Class 1 vehicle drivers. (Class 1 is the category for trucks, lorries or large and heavy commercial vehicles). He said the decision followed a significant gap between current toll rates and those outlined in concession agreements which permitted increases ranging from 50 sen to RM4.56, or a 79% to 83% hike. 'For example, on the MEX Expressway, the toll rate set for 2025 is RM6.90, but users are currently paying RM3.50 per trip. That's a saving of RM6.80 for a round trip. Over 20 working days, that amounts to RM136 in monthly savings, or RM1,632 annually.' Nanta was responding to a question from Pekan MP Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali on the potential impact on motorists had the toll hikes not been deferred. On July 23, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government had agreed to postpone the planned toll rate increases as part of an 'announcement of appreciation for Malaysians', allowing users to continue paying the current rates. The highways included in the deferment are the MEX Expressway, South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), Senai–Desaru Expressway (SDE), Duta–Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) and Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor Expressway (Latar).
