A working group from the Ministry of Environment is looking into the discovery of a large number of dead fish in the “O’ Russei” stream, in Tanay village, Chieb commune, Teuk Phos district, Kampong Chhnang province. Following the December 3 inspection, it was suspected that the deaths were caused by toxic substances in the water. Ministry spokesperson Khvay Atitya said on Thursday morning that the ministry received a report from the Kampong Chhnang provincial administration on Wednesday evening regarding the fish deaths. “Last night, the provincial administration reported the case to us. We have already dispatched a working group to…
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Anti-drug police have arrested six Chinese nationals and one Cambodian and seized almost 40 kilogrammes of drugs and chemical precursors at five different locations across Phnom Penh, in a series of raids which targeted a high-level drug distribution network. The Anti-Drug Department reported on Wednesday, December 3, that the case involved the production, trafficking and use of narcotics. The raids took place on November 29, under the direction of Lieutenant General Khoeng Sarath, director of the Anti-Drug Department, in cooperation with the Phnom Penh Municipal Police. Among the seized drugs were 12.174 kilogrammes of cocaine, 5.821 kilogrammes of MDMA and…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has highlighted Cambodia’s significant achievements in the disability sector, thanks to the efforts of ministries, institutions and sub-national authorities in promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Among these achievements, more than 50,000 persons with disabilities are currently receiving financial support from the national social assistance programme, under the Family Package scheme. Manet shared his remarks in a congratulatory message issued to mark December 3, the 27th Cambodian Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 43rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated under the theme “A Disability-Inclusive Environment Across All Sectors to Promote…
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has rejected accusations by Thailand’s foreign minister that Cambodia laid new landmines along the border, calling the claim “baseless, unilateral, and contrary to the facts”. On Wednesday, December 3, the CMAA issued a stern denial of comments made by Sihasak Phuangketkeow, which were published in Nikkei Asia on December 1. He claimed that Cambodia had planted new mines along the border and called for the application of measures under Article 8 of the Ottawa Treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines. The CMAA clarified that Cambodia has not laid any anti-personnel…
An Indonesian woman was deported to her home country on December 2 in connection with human trafficking and drug offenses, following a joint investigation by the police forces of both nations. The arrest was conducted after information was received from the Indonesian police, based on an Interpol Red Notice issued on March 12. The operation was carried out by the General Commissariat of National Police, in collaboration with specialised Indonesian police officers and the Preah Sihanouk provincial police. The woman was identified as Astutik Dewi, a 42-year-old Indonesian national. She was arrested at the Novotel Hotel in the capital of…
Some 20 national and regional conservation institutions met in Cambodia to discuss conservation efforts and share experiences on protecting the sarus crane. The Cambodian population of the species — one of the world’s most critically endangered — has shown the highest global increase of the past three years. The Mekong Sub-regional Sarus Crane Conservation Workshop was held on December 2. It was organised by the General Department of Nature Conservation of the Ministry of Environment, NatureLife Cambodia (NLC) and the Cambodia Sarus Crane Working Group. Organisers explained that the main purpose of the forum was to discuss conservation efforts and…
A large charcoal kiln operation in Kratie province which environmental activist Tan Kimsour claimed is producing charcoal for export to Vietnam had not been subject to any action by the relevant authorities as of Tuesday, December 2, despite an on-site inspection being carried out. Chheng Kimchub, deputy governor of Sambor district, explained today that local authorities joined a working group from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to inspect the site on November 30 The visit followed a social media post by Kimsour, which detailed the large-scale charcoal operation, located in Yeav village, Kampong Cham commune, Sambor district, in…
Mane Group of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Lao Alliance Pharmaceutical Group (LAPG) of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 30, 2025 in Phnom Penh, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the pharmaceutical, healthcare and cosmetics industries in Cambodia. Under this cooperation, the two parties will establish Phannthamit Pharmaceutical (Cambodia) Import & Export Co., Ltd., a joint venture that will focus on the importation, registration, distribution and future manufacturing of high-quality medical and health-related products in the Kingdom of Cambodia. This partnership aligns with regional development priorities and…
Owners or directors of factories and other large businesses whose negligence cause fires or mass fainting incidents — affecting worker safety, health and public order — will face legal fines and may also be subject to criminal prosecution, especially in the dry season. The warning was issued by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in a new directive on strengthening fire prevention measures and enhancing occupational safety and health, released Tuesday, December 2. The directive follows the ministry’s close observation of changing weather conditions, which may cause various hazards in workplaces. To continue improving occupational safety and health and…
Ho Chi Minh City’s most well-known psych-surf outfit, Skeleton Goode, will close out their year in Phnom Penh on December 13 with a final 2025 performance at motodop — the city’s newest music venue, still affectionately nicknamed “Tittibugs”, as it nears its grand opening. The show marks the band’s first Cambodian appearance since their 2024 visit and continues a cross-border relationship they have steadily built over the past several years. For frontman Jack Briggs, Cambodia offers a rare mix of adventure and familiarity. “We love piling the whole band and friends into a van and crossing the border with all…