Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to implement a ceasefire starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday following a meeting on ceasefire held in Putrajaya -- Malaysia's administrative center. At a joint press conference with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai after the ceasefire talks hosted by him, Anwar outlined a step-by-step de-escalation process and the mechanism through which it will be implemented and monitored. Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows -- an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24:00 (local time) on July 28, 2025. This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security, Anwar said. According to Malaysian prime minister, the initial ceasefire will be followed by the reestablishment of contacts between the regional army commanders on both sides through a face-to-face meeting at 07:00 local time on July 29, which will be followed by a meeting of the defense attaches of both sides, led by the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if both sides are agreeable, and finally a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on Aug. 4 to be hosted by Cambodia. As the current chair of ASEAN, Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure implementation of the ceasefire. Malaysia will also consult with fellow ASEAN member states to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground, he said. Both sides also agreed to resume direct communications between the prime ministers, foreign ministers and defense ministers of the two countries, Anwar added. SHOTLIST: Putrajaya, Malaysia - July 28, 2025 1. Delegation of Thailand arriving; 2. Delegation of Cambodia arriving; FILE: Putrajaya, Malaysia - Date Unknown 3. Various of Perdana Putra building, national flag of Malaysia; Surin, Thailand - July 25, 2025 4. Various of men in uniform in prone position during gunfire; 5. Various of damaged hospital; Sisaket Province, Thailand - July 24, 2025 6. Various of damaged village house, bullet holes; Oddar Meanchey, Cambodia - July 25, 2025 7. Hospital exterior; 8. Various of injured people, injured soldiers at hospital, doctors checking patients. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]