In today’s Cambodia, Sam Rainsy is a wanted person to be arrested on sight. It is unclear why an invitation was accorded to Sam Rainsy. Some states prefer to use the international platform to announce their stand and, in the process, may receive unfavourable backlash. It is unclear what was discussed during the meeting of Malaysian parliamentarians with Sam Rainsy, or what assurances were given to him, if any. One thing however is clear — Sam Rainsy had a captive audience when he stopped over in Malaysia and in the process, he stole the limelight.

Source: New Strait Times November 14, 2019 16:26 UTC