E-Tools

Malaysia deploys monitors to oversee Cambodia-Thai ceasefire NHK

A: Hey there! Did you catch the news today?
B: Nope, what's up?

A: So, Malaysia is taking action regarding that Cambodia-Thailand border issue. They're forming two teams to watch over and verify the ceasefire agreement.
B: Whoa, really? What happened at the meeting?

A: Well, it was on Tuesday. Representatives from both countries met and Malaysia promised to set up teams in Cambodia and Thailand. The leaders of these teams will be their military attachés.
B: That sounds serious... When did they start working?

A: They said the missions would begin on Wednesday. You know, they reached an agreement for a truce on Monday too, with Malaysia as the mediator.
B: And both sides agreed to keep the peace now, right?

A: Exactly! They said their commanders near the border will maintain the ceasefire, stop troop movements and create teams to solve problems right away.
B: That's good news... Unfortunately, this isn't the first time they've had issues at the border. The latest disputes have caused over 40 deaths and displaced more than 300,000 people in both countries.
A: Yeah, it's a tough situation. Let's hope things get better from now on!
----------------

This year's ASEAN Chair, Malaysia, is forming two dedicated teams to monitor and verify the implementation of the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement.



The commitment was made on Tuesday during a high-level meeting between the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the Malaysian Armed Forces, according to a statement from the Cambodian side.



They confirmed that Malaysia would establish teams in Cambodia and Thailand, led by the Malaysian military attach? to each country. It said both missions were to begin on Wednesday.



The two countries agreed to an unconditional ceasefire on Monday, in talks also mediated by Malaysia.



Both countries said Tuesday their military commanders near the border had agreed to maintain the ceasefire, halt troop movements and establish coordination teams to resolve problems immediately.



The latest spate of border disputes has killed at least 40 people, many of them civilians, and displaced over 300,000 in both nations.
----------------

Quiz 1:
Question text: Which country is this year's ASEAN Chair?
A. Thailand
B. Malaysia
C. Cambodia
D. Vietnam

[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
Question text: Where will one of the teams monitoring the implementation of the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement be stationed?
A. In Cambodia
B. In Thailand
C. Both in Cambodia and Thailand
D. At sea

[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 2: C

Quiz 3:
Question text: Which country mediated the recent talks resulting in an unconditional ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand?
A. Laos
B. Brunei
C. Malaysia
D. Indonesia

[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 3: C
Summary
This year's ASEAN Chair, Malaysia, is deploying two teams to oversee the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting on Tuesday between both countries' armed forces. These teams, led by Malaysian military attachés, will begin operations on
Statistics

439

Words

1

Read Count
Details

ID: 70af8f0b-2a7e-4266-b1fa-783b3cc3e934

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250730_40/

Date: July 30, 2025

Created: 2025/07/31 07:02

Updated: 2025/12/08 03:10

Last Read: 2025/07/31 12:22