The government has cancelled multiple private development projects at Kampong Speu province’s Khnang Phsar tourism site, including the planned construction of a concrete road up to the mountain, in order to provide the local community with the opportunity to manage the area and offer services to tourists themselves. Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the cancellations as he addressed a March 11 a graduation ceremony at the Vanda Institute. Last weekend, the prime minister led a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Tourism on an inspection tour of the area. “I’ve cancelled some plans there, as…
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The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that Pursat province’s Bridge No. 28, the tallest bridge in Cambodia, will be temporarily open to the public from April 11-17, before and during the Khmer New Year celebrations. The ministry explained that the bridge will be open from 6am to 6pm for family cars, while trucks and other heavy vehicles will continue to use the bypass route. All pictures transport ministry To ensure safety, vehicles will not be permitted to stop on the bridge. It is the 28th bridge on National Road 10, which connects Battambang and Koh Kong provinces,…
The Pursat provincial administration has warned of legal action against individuals who fail to leave the Phnom 1500 eco-tourism site within 15 days, noting that they may face imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of up to 500 million riel ($125,000). In a March 11 notice, the provincial administration informed citizens still residing in the area in Dey Krahorm village, in Veal Veng district’s Anlong Reap commune, to vacate the area. The provincial administration set a 15-day deadline from the date of the notice. “In the event that the deadline passes and individuals still refuse to relocate…
Tith Vuthy, deputy Kampong Speu provincial governor, is currently in custody. He stands accused of scamming two groups of Chinese investors out of more than one million dollars. The first alleged scam involved mineral exploration licenses in Pailin province, to the tune of $400,000 although the targeted sum was even higher. The second involved a second group of Chinese investors, who claim to have lost as much as $800,000 in a deal that was supposed to secure gold mining rights in Pailin province. A report from the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) explained that the first scam, for a Pailin exploration license,…
March is a month of celebration in Cambodia, as the French Institute of Cambodia (Institut Français du Cambodge) and the French embassy present a cultural programme which highlights the French language and Francophone cultures. This year’s events, part of the French Language and Francophonie Week, are running from March 12 to 22. They offer a rich mix of activities that showcase the beauty and diversity of the French-speaking world. Among the events is a literary meeting with Jean-Louis Tripp, a renowned comic book author, and various performances that celebrate the French language through song and public speaking. Film screenings featuring…
The Kampong Speu provincial court has ordered that a deputy provincial governor and two other men be detained in custody in the provincial prison as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption charges. The Sunday, March 9 detention order was issued in relation to an alleged payment of $400,000 for a mining license for a site in Pailin province. The arrests followed an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) which was launched after a complaint was filed by a lawyer representing a Chinese national. A November 2024 letter from the lawyer – obtained by The Post on March 10 –…
International Woman’s Day was marked by keen environmentalists in the Kep provincial capital, with 1,000 mangrove seedlings planted. “Mangrove trees have intertwined roots, similar to a group of women,” said Ministry of Environment secretary of state Mom Thany, as she oversaw the planting ceremony. “They always help each other, support one another, yet never compete with each other, coming together to protect the greater good of women and girls as they progress towards a brighter future and contribute to national economic development,” she added. She explained that the event demonstrated solidarity and the value of women’s support for environmental and…
The Anti-Drug Department broke up a drug trafficking operation in the capital’s Sen Sok district in a Sunday raid, with three suspects taken into custody and nearly 300 kilogrammes of narcotics and precursors seized, along with packaging and manufacturing materials. However, a follow-up action caused confusion among the public after two individuals were seen being forced into a car by plainclothes officers. Several citizens filmed the March 9 incident and posted it to social media, claiming that the officer’s behaviour was “brutal”. Following the interrogation of the individuals arrested in the initial raid, officers tracked their accomplices to the south…
The Ministry of Environment is working to develop a plan for the conservation and infrastructure development of Phnom Khnang Phsar and Khnang Sampov, two natural tourism sites within the Cardamom National Park. The new plans follow the recommendations of Prime Minister Hun Manet, who hiked the mountains on March 8 and conducted an on-site inspection. On March 10, the prime minister shared that before leaving Phnom Khnang Phsar on Saturday, he met with the head and deputy head of the Taing Bompong Community-Based Ecotourism site to learn about the living conditions of people in the community, as well as hear…
Nhem Channy, the driving force behind Battambang’s Heng Channy Angkor Meas Co., Ltd., embodies the spirit of International Women’s Day 2025. Her story is one of family traditions meeting modern innovation, showcasing the incredible power of women in entrepreneurship. In 2017, she founded her fish processing business, drawing on her mother’s unique food preservation expertise and adding modern innovation. Heng Channy Angkor Meas boasts a diverse range of high-quality fishery and agricultural products. The company’s dedication to excellence earned them the Cambodian Quality Seal (CQS), a testament to their commitment to quality and safety. This achievement was made possible through…