Author: Raksmey Hong
The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation into allegations against Brigadier General Keo Saravuth, deputy director-general of the General Department of Internal Audit, concerning bribery claims. The allegations, which surfaced on social media, accused Saravuth of soliciting one million riel from each of ten communes in the Kampong Speu province’s Samaki Monichey district. “Minister of Interior Sar Sokha responded promptly. He submitted the case to the interior ministry’s inspectorate for immediate investigation,” explained ministry spokesman Touch Sokhak. He said a working group summoned Saravuth to clarify the matter at the inspectorate headquarters on May 21. “During the interview, the…
The Indonesia Health Fest, scheduled for June 8-9 in Preah Sihanouk province, aims to play a strong role in the promotion of health and wellness among the Indonesian and Cambodian communities. On 20 May at the media gathering ahead of the Indonesia Health Fest, Santo Darmosumarto, Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia, announced the event during a May 20 press gathering. He explained that the event will also serve as part of the 65th anniversary of Indonesia-Cambodia bilateral diplomatic relations. The Indonesia Health Fest will take place at the Prince Times Hotel in Sihanoukville, and will feature a variety of activities centered…
The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam), in collaboration with the Human Rights in Trauma Mental Health Program at Stanford University, has announced the release of the final edition of the “Cambodia’s Hidden Scars” series. The series provides an in-depth analysis of the idea that human rights violations, armed conflict and war cause psychological and psychiatric outcomes, using the Kingdom’s tragic past to explore its themes. The concluding volume, titled “Cambodia’s Hidden Scars: Healing and Reparations for Trauma Psychology After the Khmer Rouge Tribunal”, marks a significant milestone in documenting the mental health aftermath of the Khmer Rouge regime and advocating…
Tiv Dararith, a long-distance cyclist known for his philanthropic endeavours, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge: a year-long, 20,000-kilometre cycling journey from Cambodia to Europe. His ambitious expedition, set to begin in June, aims to raise $250,000 for the Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Dararith’s route will span 25 countries. With a meticulously planned route and the backing of the Cambodian government and AHC, he is ready to inspire people and make a significant impact once again. “This project, of cycling through 25 countries from Cambodia across Asia and Central Asia to Europe…
The Pailin provincial administration will begin operating a free bus route to transport students to Battambang town on weekends. The service, which aims to alleviate the difficulties of many students and parents, will begin this Friday evening. A schedule released by the administration said the buses will depart from the parking lot in front of the Pailin Independence Monument at 5.30pm each Friday. On Sundays, the bus will return, departing from in front of the University of Management and Economics (UME) Battambang campus at 6.00pm. “After considering the difficulties, high costs and especially the risks of riding motorcycles on the…