The Ministry of Information has repeated an advisory warning to social media content creators, reiterating that they should not use dishonest methods, so-called “prank” tactics or inappropriate language to attract clicks or sell products online. The latest warning follows a viral video in which a mother and daughter content creator team made a video where the daughter pretended to befriend a young peanut vendor and then pushed her tray of peanuts off her head and onto the ground. The poor girl, unaware of the “prank”, tearfully gathered up her goods and walked away. Once she had gone a short distance…
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A fire completely destroyed a mattress factory and warehouse in the capital’s Samraong Krom commune of Por Senchey district at around 5pm yesterday, February 27. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and no casualties were reported. The Jasmine company facility – a brick structure which covered over 2,000 square metres – was owned by a 58-year-old Cambodian man identified as Hong Pong Meng. The National Police reported that the fire resulted in the complete destruction of the warehouse, destroyed all the goods stored in the warehouse as well as five motorcycles, and also damaged a nearby…
Oxfam International recently published an inequality report 2025 titled “Takers Not Makers”. Sophoan Phean, National Director of Oxfam in Cambodia, speaks with The Post about the nature of global wealth inequality “Takers Not Makers”. What are the key findings of this report? People living in poverty all over the world continue to face multiple crises. The scars of the pandemic are still with us in the form of unpayable debts, lower wages and far higher food prices, making day-to-day life a struggle for billions of people. Here are some of the key findings of Oxfam’s report on “Takers Not Makers”.…
The Ministry of Environment and the UNDP signed the “Improvement of Disposal Capacity of Plastic Litter in Urban Areas” policy document on February 27. The aim of the new collaboration is to enhance sustainable plastic waste management in the capital and six provinces. The project will target urban regions in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Siem Reap, as well as the coastal provinces – Kep, Kampot, Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk – with the goal of promoting sustainable plastic waste management practices. Environment minister Eang Sophalleth attended the signing ceremony. He noted that the use and disposal of plastic bags has…
The February 25 discovery of a newborn Irrawaddy dolphin has brought this year’s total births to four. No deaths of the rare species have been reported in 2025. The fourth calf was identified in between the Kampi and Chroy Banteay dolphin pools, in Kratie province’s Sambok commune of Chitrabori district, by a research team from the Fisheries Administration (FiA) and WWF Cambodia, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The newborn was approximately two days old and was swimming with a pod of seven adult dolphins. Including the four calves born this year, Cambodia is currently home to…
In a year-long traffic law enforcement campaign in 2024, authorities fined a total of 11,6308 drivers across the Kingdom. Fines equalling 26.230 billion riel (over $6.5 million) were issued. Of them, 21.914 billion riel (over $5.4 million) has been paid, according to the 2024 annual road safety report by the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC). Demerit points and license suspensions were issued to 124,734 drivers, just 22,857 of them women. Of them, 88,982 motorcycles were involved in 90,704 violations, leading to the deduction of 3,142 points. Private cars amounted to 33,956, with 34,706 violations, resulting in the deduction of 60,737…
The Cambodia-based ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) hosted a national consultative workshop on support for the victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in neighbouring Laos. Held in partnership with the Laos foreign ministry and the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for UXO and Mine Action in Laos, last week’s workshop aimed to assess the feasibility of expanded physical rehabilitation and mental health support for those affected by explosive ordnance. The event, held in Vientiane, brought together government officials, local and international NGOs, humanitarian organisations and medical experts committed to improving the lives of UXO survivors and persons with disabilities. It was…
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has reiterated that the environment ministry is enforcing all water pollution laws, with no exceptions. He explained that if he did not enforce the law, he would be disrespecting the King, who is the head of state and signs legislation into law. If the King is out of the country, the Senate president assumes the role of acting head of state. He shared his remarks with the media after chairing a February 25 workshop on new draft policy guidelines for strategic environmental assessments of river sand mining businesses. “If I do not enforce the law,…
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) agreements between the Ministry of Environment and private companies will be finalised within just one week from now on, providing the company follows ministry guidelines and submits sufficient documentation. Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth announced the new turnaround policy during a consultation workshop on the draft policy regarding a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of sand mining businesses along the Mekong River, held on February 25. His statement was in response to recent concerns about past delays in the EIA process. “It’s true that some have been late, but some have also had quick turnarounds. I issued…
A group of volunteers have taken it upon themselves to carry rice and water up a mountain in Battambang to support wildlife during the dry season. The local animal population is reportedly struggling during this exceptionally water-scarce time of year. The “Wildlife Conservation Volunteers” group, based in Thipadei commune of Kas Kralor district, consists of seven members. They take turns carrying water, rice, beans, corn and other food up Thipadei Mountain, about one kilometre from their homes, to feed animals such as peacocks, red muntjac and wild boars. Kao Bunthoeun, 64, one of the members, told The Post that their…