Author: Raksmey Hong

The Ministry of Information has reportedly provided legal protection to nearly 40 journalists in Cambodia in 2024. Ministry spokesperson Tep Asnarith highlighted these efforts during the recent “Confidence in the Cambodian press: Ethical journalism for the public good” conference in Phnom Penh, held on October 31. Speaking to a gathering of 150 attendees, including stakeholders from the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA), UNESCO and diplomatic partners, Asnarith elaborated on the ministry’s interventions. “In the first half of 2024, we provided legal support to properly registered journalists who faced challenges in their work,” he said, noting the ministry’s role in resolving…

In a move to protect citizens from overseas job scams, India has begun displaying digital advisories at major airports, warning travellers about the risks associated with false or misleading employment offers in Cambodia and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries. The Embassy of India in Cambodia reports that while they are mindful not to cast the country in a negative light, rising cases of young Indian nationals lured into cybercrime schemes have necessitated visible warnings at immigration checkpoints. “Stricter checks have been implemented at Indian immigration at airports, which include a display of advisories,” according to the embassy’s statement to The Post…