THE Malaysia-brokered ceasefire on the Thai-Cambodian border began with all the right signals, following deadly clashes for all the wrong reasons.
Both sides showed maturity in accepting Malaysia’s role and acknowledging the Asean Chair’s peacemaking obligations. With more maturity and wisdom, they would have avoided the clashes altogether.
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