In a quiet corner of Bak Prea village, nestled within the remote reaches of Cambodia’s Ek Phnom district in Battambang province, a young student leans intently over her sketchpad. Her pencil glides with purpose, translating the world around her into lines and shapes on paper. The scene, both simple and profound, is a testament to the power of art – a power that has found its way to this rural area through the visionary efforts of Poy Chhunly, founder of Chumnor Art and the driving force behind the “Art Journey to Remote Areas” programme. Chhunly, a Battambang-born artist with a…
Author: Raksmey Hong
As part of its concerted efforts to safeguard Cambodia against the potential importation of mpox, also known as monkeypox, the Ministry of Health has reserved a quarantine area at Phnom Penh International Airport. The new facility is part of a broader strategy to prevent the entry of the mpox strain Clade 1b into the country. Youk Sambath, health ministry secretary of state, led a delegation on a recent inspection tour to assess the preparedness of the quarantine facility. “The inspection aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of current preventive measures and reinforce the country’s defences against the spread of mpox,” said…
A new trend at Cambodia’s world-famous Angkor temples is sparking a lively debate among cultural anthropologists, as tourists increasingly embrace a real-life version of the popular mobile game Temple Run. Inspired by the game, visitors are recording and sharing videos of themselves navigating the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, blending modern technology with the rich cultural heritage of these historic sites. This phenomenon has brought international attention to Cambodia’s tourism sector, highlighting the country’s ancient temples in a fresh and exciting way. Temple Run, developed by Imangi Studios, is an endless runner game where players flee from…
In a fitting reward to their passion, Cambodia’s E2STEM Digitech Golden Girls team has emerged as the Asia Regional Winners of the beginner division of the prestigious 2024 Technovation Girls competition. The Golden Girls, Vatanak Sonita, Vathanak Serei Rachana, Wongjun Phim Phkan and Duch Chan Panhadeth, are all 12 years of age, and share an abiding interest in technology. Their winning entry, the G-Power app, is a pioneering educational tool aimed at empowering young girls to pursue education and overcome the barriers they face in achieving equal opportunities. G-Power, which stands for “Girl-Power”, is an Android-based application designed to encourage…
In response to the escalating threat posed by the mpox virus – particularly the new Clade Ib variant – Minister of Health Chheang Ra issued a directive to bolster the country’s defences against the potential spread of this virulent disease. The order, released on Friday, August 23, called for provincial governors, particularly those in border areas, to enhance quarantine measures and ensure strict monitoring of international arrivals. The move comes in the wake of a broader regional concern, with neighbouring countries reporting cases of the new variant and ramping up their own health security measures. The urgency of the situation…
In a sudden about-face, in a video announcement posted by the Cambodian embassy to South Korea early this afternoon, ambassador Chring Botumrangsay confirmed that the embassy will extend passport issuance services for Cambodian citizens in South Korea. The decision follows the closure of the second phase of the programme on August 26, and will allow citizens to apply for new passports during a third round, scheduled to run from September 4 to November 2. The embassy originally announced the permanent closure of regular passport services for Cambodian nationals living, working and studying in Korea, effective from August 26, in an…