Cambodia’s total fisheries and aquaculture production for 2024 was projected at 926,934 tonnes, an increase of 60,684 tonnes, or 7 per cent, compared to 2023. This included 467,344 tonnes from freshwater fisheries, 139,310 tonnes from marine fisheries, and 320,280 tonnes from aquaculture, according to a summary of a report released by the Fisheries Administration (FiA). It also noted the birth of nine Mekong River dolphins in 2024, although four died, leaving a total population of 104. The findings were shared during a December 25 FiA meeting, held to summarise the 2024 achievements of the fisheries subsector and outline the implementation…
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Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered relevant authorities to continue cracking down on juvenile delinquents and impose strict penalties, warning that failure to take tough measures will undermine public trust in the government. This directive follows a rise in gang activities, particularly in Phnom Penh and Takeo province, despite previous efforts to arrest over 3,000 individuals and quiet the issue temporarily. Speaking at a graduation ceremony on December 26, the prime minister highlighted public misconceptions stemming from a lack of information regarding the crackdown, with many believing that the offenders had been released. He likened the “gangsters” to “weeds”, urging…
Since the May start of a campaign aimed at stamping out youth crime, more than 2,000 related cases have been referred to the courts. The end of the first seven months of the crackdown showed a 45 per cent reduction in the number of cases. Phnom Penh still experiences the highest number of such cases, while the province of Stung Treng has become a model province, with no ‘gangster” issues, according to the Ministry of Justice. Ministry secretary of state Chin Malin addressed a December 25 press conference on the issue of juvenile delinquency. He explained that since Prime Minister…
The sentence of 31 years in prison – along with an order to pay $2.5 million in compensation – handed down to disgraced former Oknha Srey Sina is unprecedented in the history of criminal justice in Cambodia, announced Minister of Justice Koeut Rith, on December 25. His statement followed the December 23 conviction of the double murderer by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. He received the maximum prison term available under the law in three separate criminal cases for the June 17 crime, which shocked the nation. Additionally, the court ordered that he pay $1 million to the families of…
An Inter-ministry working group is currently preparing policies for land use in the Tonle Sap Lake area, particularly regarding the conditions for using fertilisers and chemicals. The working group recently completed measurements of the land around the lake, which covers more than 1.4 million hectares across six provinces. Deputy head of the Tonle Sap Authority Hell Tony explained Prime Minister Hun Manet instructed that clear policies for the management and land use divisions in the area be established, with a focus on ensuring the protection, conservation, prevention and sustainable management of the area. “In line with the directive of the…
Cambodia’s traffic police will begin revoking over 1,000 driver’s licenses that have reached zero demerit points next week, out of the more than 70,000 licenses that had points deducted. Drivers with licenses nearing zero points are encouraged to retake exams to restore their point balance. According to a December 23 notification from National Police Chief General Sar Thet, traffic police in Phnom Penh and the provinces will begin to enforce the revocation of all types of driver’s licenses with zero points from January 1. The measure aims to strengthen law enforcement under the Road Traffic Law, reduce road traffic accidents…
A 10-year action plan (2025-2035) aimed at strengthening the conservation and restoration of hog deer in Cambodia is currently being drafted. The plan seeks to prevent the extinction of the species in the Kingdom, following its eradication in neighbouring countries and the wider region. The Ministry of Environment announced the development of the plan on December 24. Hog deer (axis porcinus), a small brown deer, are listed as “endangered” on the IUCN Red List. According to the Ministry, only around 100 remain in Cambodia, primarily located in the Prek Prasab Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie province and other protected areas in…
The guidelines on setting up the “One-Stop Service Units” (OSSUs) for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were officially launched on December 23. The initiative, which aims to strengthen multi-sectoral response and support services for women and girls affected by all forms of GBV across Cambodia, was created by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) and the Ministry of Health, with technical and financial support from the Australian Government ACCESS 2 Program, through UNFPA. “I strongly expect all relevant ministries, local authorities and partners will implement this guideline in setting up OSSUs for survivors of gender-based violence in all provinces across…