Agriculture is a vital part of Cambodia’s cultural, social and economic tapestry. Although its share of the gross domestic product (GDP) – the total values of goods and services created in a country – has been gradually declining in recent decades, from 35.5% in 2000 to just 16.5% in 2022, the sector still plays a crucial role in employment, livelihoods and economic growth: More than 5 million people (about 35% of the population) rely on agriculture for their living. Among all prioritised crops, rice is the dominant and most important one. It is more than just a way of life;…
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Cambodia is hosting a forum on the Asia-wide conservation of vultures. During the five-day meeting, the participants will discuss strengthening global vulture conservation efforts. Cambodia is home to over 100 individuals of these critically endangered species. The February 17 to 21 forum is part of the 14th Saving Asia’s Vultures from Extinction (SAVE) Annual General Meeting on vulture conservation. It serves as an opportunity for national and international environmental conservation groups to develop action plans to address the threats to vulture populations. For Cambodia, it was also a chance to share its vulture conservation efforts with representatives from other countries…
“Electrical Malfunction” was the cause of the fire that destroyed the Foremart garment factory in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district last Tuesday. Although the fire did not result in any injuries or fatalities, it caused over 400 workers to lose their jobs. However, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, along with the factory, announced that workers would receive wages and other benefits starting Thursday morning this week. On Monday, February 17, Chim Sitha, Dangkor district police chief, told The Post that a three-day investigation had determined the cause of the fire. “After a thorough inspection, a technical team from the…
The Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) – which spans four provinces – is currently celebrating Forest Day (Bonn Prey Lang) on Valentine’s Day to honour the value of trees, ordain special trees and call for stronger participation in forest conservation, as well as the protection of natural resources in Cambodia. Hoeun Sopheap, a member of the PLCN from Kampong Thom province, explained that the community members from Kampong Thom, Kratie, Stung Treng, and Preah Vihear provinces are holding the two-day religious event this Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15, at the Chheu Teal Pres Community Forest in Stung Treng…
Local authorities in Pursat province’s Phnom Kravanh district have begun fining anyone caught dumping trash in public areas. The litterbug crackdown is in line with the continued efforts of provincial governor Khoy Rida, who has repeatedly called for public order, hygiene and a clean environment to be maintained across the province. Enforcement began immediately after the publication of a February 10 notice, with initial fines ranging from 20,000 riel ($5) to 400,000 ($100). The district administration explained that despite frequent public awareness campaigns about the importance of environmental hygiene, some citizens and business owners were continuing to dump waste along…
A Kampong Chhnang high school will soon become the first in the Kingdom to establish a “Traffic Safety Garden”. The new facility will allow students to experience realistic traffic conditions – and enhance their understanding of traffic laws – without venturing out onto the roads. Phorn Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, explained that the project was initiated by Minister of Interior Sar Sokha, chairman of the National Road Safety Committee. “The garden is part of the broader efforts being made by the safety committee to impart traffic safety awareness in children from a young age,”…
A senior official has warned that river guards who abuse their power or turn a blind eye to illegal fishing activities in protected Irrawaddy dolphin areas will be removed from their positions to enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts along the Mekong River. Im Rachna, undersecretary of state at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, reiterated the warning during a February 11 meeting at the Kratie province’s Irrawaddy Dolphin Conservation office in Chitrborei district’s Sambok village. The meeting was held to review and adjust the organisation of river guards in the Kampi region to improve the efficiency of their…
The Ministry of Environment is preparing the required documentation to shut down the operations of Win Ta Garment & Finishing Co., Ltd. It will request cooperation from the Ministry of Justice. The strong action follows repeated violations by the company, which has continued to discharge untreated wastewater into the Prek Tnaot irrigation system. The factory is located in Kandal province’s Sarmang village, in Ang Snoul district’s Krang Mkak commune. Environment ministry spokesperson Khvay Atitya said on February 13 that the factory’s repeated violation of the regulations issued by the ministry has left it no choice but to enforce legal measures…
Two young men have been sent to court and charged in connection with two trafficking operations that were broken up by the authorities this week. More than 30 kilogrammes of narcotics were seized in the two busts. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court announced on February 12 that Phnom Penh anti-drug authorities, in cooperation with the Meanchey district police, conducted a February 6 raid on a rented room in Borey Damnak Meanchey, located in Stung Meanchey 3 commune’s Damnak Thom 3 village, in Meanchey district. Officers discovered approximately 15 kilogrammes of drugs at the scene, including 1,052 packets of MDMA (Ecstasy)…
The Tbong Khmum Provincial Court will investigate allegations that two knife makers were coerced into $5,000 for their release, after being arrested for promoting and selling knives and daggers on social media. The February 12 court statement followed a series of online allegations of extortion related to the case. The court explained that following complaints to the National Police 24/7 scam helpline, Dambe district police and local police raided a knife-making business, located at a house in Trapang Pring commune’s Tuol Sambor village on February 6. The following day, two suspects were brought to court for a case involving the…