Author: Raksmey Hong
Phnom Penh Municipal Court has sentenced former Oknha (tycoon) Srey Sina, 51, to 31 years in prison and ordered him to pay nearly $3 million in fines and compensation to victims. Sina was convicted on charges of murder, attempted murder, assault, unauthoried use of a weapon and residential trespass. The case involved a shooting incident in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others.
The Ministry of Health has reported an increase in measles cases across 17 provinces, with 375 cases detected over the past 12 months. The ministry noted that the number of cases has been rising steadily, particularly in schools and certain border provinces, since October 2024. This surge has prompted relevant ministries and institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO), to initiate a large-scale measles-rubella supplementary immunisation activities (MR SIA) vaccination campaign in late October, aiming to protect 1.5 million children. The initiative, which began on November 1, aims to vaccinate children under five years old across 25 provinces, in an…
Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and a distinguished US Naval aviator, shared his insights on the development of Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base, as he addressed the media at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) earlier today. Paparo approached the sensitive subject of the base with a tone of respect and diplomacy, emphasising the United States’ acknowledgment of Cambodia’s sovereignty and its right to make independent decisions regarding its own development and international partnerships. “How do I think about the Ream Naval Base development? First, I think about it as a matter of respect for Cambodia’s sovereignty…
A groundbreaking new art exhibition, [RE]CONNEXION by Delphine Fabbri Lawson, debuted today, December 18, at FT Gallery at Factory Phnom Penh. Running through February 1, 2025, the exhibition takes visitors on a profound sensory and spiritual journey, exploring themes of ancestry, resistance and humanity’s interconnectedness with nature. Central to the showcase is Lawson’s creative collaboration with acclaimed artist FONKi. Together, they merge Guarani and Khmer visions of the cosmos to address transhumanism, sparking a transcultural dialogue that underscores the shared spiritual threads between these traditions. Featuring an immersive mix of photographs, videos, sound installations and street art, the exhibition bridges…