General Chuon Narin, Phnom Penh Police Chief, has released a phone number that will allow police officers to take immediate action when citizens encounter inappropriate or antisocial behaviour like that of two men who acted as motorcycle outrider bodyguards to a wealthy businessman. The pair went viral in a recent video that showed them using rude language and disrespecting fellow drivers. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 26, shortly after the two men appeared at the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Headquarters to explain their actions involving road rage and the use of inappropriate language toward another driver on November…
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The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, together with key partners, has launched the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign to raise awareness, strengthen efforts to prevent violence and promote measures to respond to harassment and abuse in the workplace, especially in the garment sector. The opening ceremony, themed “Together for Safety and Respect in the Workplace” was presided over by labour minister Heng Sour at the ministry headquarters on Tuesday, 25 November, with around 430 participants. According to the ministry, the campaign aims to increase awareness, reinforce efforts to prevent and respond to violence and harassment at…
The renewed enforcement of traffic laws will focus only on education, with no fines being imposed yet, according to Touch Sokhak, deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday, 25 November. Traffic police suspended their activities during the recent border conflict with Thailand, as the government opted to allocate resources to the ongoing tensions with the neighbouring kingdom. During this period, Cambodia saw a sharp rise in accidents. From August 25 to September 30, accidents rose significantly compared to the same period before the suspension, with the total number of recorded crashes up 17 per cent. Fatalities grew by…
The Anti-Drug Crime Department has warned that a recent arson case and several other crimes were caused by excessive drug use, and called on the public to report drug-related offenses. General Khoeng Sarath, director of the Anti-Drug Crime Department at the National Police, said on Monday, November 24, that a recent case of arson occurred after a young man overdosed on synthetic drugs, which are now widespread and severely affect the nervous system. “Recently, a suspect who overdosed on drugs set his own house on fire, causing the flames to spread to neighbouring homes and tragically killing a person in…
The Ministry of Interior has requested that banks and microfinance institutions cooperate with law enforcement to suppress phone and social media scams after discovering that more than $800,000 in fraud-related funds had been transferred from victims into bank accounts controlled by the perpetrators. Speaking at the closing session of the National Consultation Workshop on the Draft National Identity Strategy Phase II (2026–2035) on Monday afternoon, November 24, interior minister Sar Sokha stated that in recent times, the ministry has received around 200 complaints involving phone and social media fraud scams which stole over $800,000. The stolen funds were transferred directly…
Prime Minister Hun Manet clarified this morning, November 25, that the objective of the current border measurement and temporary demarcation process is not to calculate land gains or losses, but rather to establish clear and accurate boundary lines between Cambodia and Thailand. The work is based on historical documents left by the French protectorate and international law. His clarification came after he became aware of widespread social media discussions concerning alleged land loss or gain resulting from the ongoing temporary border demarcation. “Cambodia firmly upholds the principle of non-violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring countries. At the…
The Ministry of Interior has announced that it will resume enforcement of the Road Traffic Law, following a worrying rise in road accidents. This was confirmed by ministry deputy spokesperson Touch Sokhak, on Monday, November 24. He noted that 44 people were killed and 120 others were injured nationwide in 69 traffic accidents recorded over just seven days, from November 17 to November 23. The renewed enforcement follows a directive by Ministry of Interior Sar Sokha, who suspended enforcement of the traffic law on July 25, after tensions arose along the Cambodia–Thailand border. “Implementation of the Road Traffic Law has…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday, November 24, approved a $50 million policy-based loan to strengthen Cambodia’s financial sector. Under a programmatic approach, the investment will support both banking and nonbanking institutions, as well as digital finance infrastructure and sustainable finance capabilities. The “Inclusive and Sustainable Finance Development Program” aims to enhance the sector’s capacity, stability and performance, positioning Cambodia for more inclusive and resilient economic growth, according an ADB press release. Cambodia’s journey toward inclusive and sustainable growth is rooted in its vision to become an upper middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050, said…
At least 28 people died in the 654 fire incidents recorded over the first nine months of 2025. The main causes included electrical faults and the careless use of candles and incense, according to a National Police statement issued on Sunday, November 22. The number of incidents represented a 25 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2024, when 873 cases were recorded. The report was presented during the handover ceremony of a foam-type fire truck to the Preah Sihahnouk Department of Fire Prevention, Extinguishing, and Rescue. General Chev Hak, deputy national police commissioner, presided over the ceremony.…
Cambodia has secured a development project worth approximately $4 million at COP30 to help reduce black carbon emissions, contributing to global efforts in responding to climate change. This funding was obtained through the participation of Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, who led a Cambodian delegation to the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, held last week in Belem, Brazil. The project is one of six major initiatives supported by the UN and development partners to improve environmental cleanliness, promote green development, reduce climate change impacts and enhance sustainable living. Upon returning to…