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US President Trump Praises Malaysia's Leadership in Brokering Cambodia-Thailand Peace Deal

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United States President Donald Trump has expressed his appreciation for Malaysia's leadership under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, praising their successful role in brokering the landmark Cambodia-Thailand peace deal, which was signed last week at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Trump described the situation as "too hot with bullets flying all over the place" and credited Malaysia with mediating the peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, saving potentially millions of lives. The deal, known as the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, was signed by Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, with Trump and Anwar serving as witnesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cambodia-Thailand peace deal, known as the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, was brokered with the help of Malaysia under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
  • The deal was signed between Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, with US President Donald Trump and Anwar serving as witnesses.
  • Malaysia played a crucial role in mediating the peace deal, using their facilities and implementing the agreement.
  • Trump credited Malaysia with saving potentially millions of lives by brokering the peace deal.
  • The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord was signed at the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings held in Kuala Lumpur last Sunday.
  • US President Trump is currently on his last leg of his Asia tour and is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss tariff issues ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
  • Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, is leading the Malaysian delegation to the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and is expected to arrive in Seoul tomorrow.

Statistics:

  • 2 days: the timeframe it took to broker and sign the Cambodia-Thailand peace deal with the help of Malaysia.
  • Millions: the estimated number of lives saved by brokering the peace deal.
  • 47th ASEAN Summit: the meeting where the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord was signed.
  • APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM): the meeting to be held this Friday, where US President Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • 2025: the year of the APEC platform where Trump described the situation as "too hot with bullets flying all over the place".
  • 29 Oct 2025: the date of the BERNAMA News Agency report.

Sources:

  • (BERNAMA News Agency, 29 Oct 2025)
  • (APEC platform, 2025)
  • (ASEAN Summit, 47th)
  • (APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, 2025)

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