Prime Minister Hun Manet has set the goal of eradicating “targeted” crimes in Preah Sihanouk province more effectively in 2025, with a view to cleansing the province’s reputation, which he described as “tarnished” in the eyes of the international community. “Preah Sihanouk has been heavily criticised internationally. The province’s image has been attacked, and associated with negative activities. Therefore, we must prepare to push for its rehabilitation. Attacks can stain it in just one day, but cleaning it up is extremely difficult,” he said. His delivered his remarks as he addressed the inauguration ceremony of a teachers’ dormitory, administrative office…
Author: Niem Chheng
The government of Japan has approved almost $18 million in grants to expand a major Phnom Penh water supply system and establish a land registration network. Japanese ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn took part in a March 25 exchange of notes ceremony for the two projects. The first grant, of $13.3 million, will expand the Phum Prek Water Supply System’s treatment facilities. Ambassador Ueno described the system as the “miracle of Phnom Penh” during the ceremony. He explained that the project involves the construction of a new treatment plant. With…
The National Police carried out large scale raids in Poipet town on March 22, as part of an operation which targeted two illegal online scam operations. A total of 63 Thai nationals were taken into custody during the raids, including two children. On March 25, the National Police reported that 57 of the detainees will be deported back into the neighbouring Kingdom, while seven, identified as the ringleaders, will face charges in Banteay Meanchey province. During the operation, authorities seized evidence including 33 computers, 65 mobile phones used for illegal online criminal activities, 65 Thai identification cards and 2 Thai…
Some members of the public have expressed dismay at what they have called poor communication from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), after a number of citizens were unable to register for NSSF cards due to new requirements. Self-employed people are now required to obtain an “informal economy worker certificate”, not in itself a difficult task, but one which say they were unaware of. The certificates can be obtained via an app, or through one of the fund’s partner banks. Applicants using the app must submit their ID card, a photograph and details of their business. Once submitted, they must…
The Kampong Thom Provincial Court has sentenced He Koeun, former head of the Economic and Community Development Office of Stung Sen town, to seven years in prison for his involvement in the destruction of a section of the flooded forests around the Tonle Sap Lake. His accomplice Sae Song Heng, a farmer, received a six year sentence for the same offending. The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) issued a March 24 report which stated that the unit has not yet decided whether charges will be laid against Koeun’s wife Pech Chheng Im, their daughter Sok Kunthea, or three journalists — Kong Kan,…
Senate president Hun Sen has shared his distress as his wife Bun Rany is currently undergoing surgery, while his eldest brother, Hun San, is gravely ill. Revealing the situation on social media on the morning of Tuesday, March 25, he stated that in the immediate future, his wife will be absent from various public events. “At this moment, I am truly in great sorrow. On one hand, my wife has to undergo surgery. Although she has passed the dangerous stage and reached safety, as a husband, I still have concerns because I cannot stay by her side and take care…
Since the beginning of the year, the armed forces and other authorities have conducted extensive operations against illegal fishing activities on the Tonle Sap Lake. To date, they have arrested 478 suspects – including 47 Vietnamese nationals – and destroyed over 2.8 million metres of fishing nets. They also destroyed 7,225 fish traps, broke down 590,071 bamboo stakes and released 27 tonnes of fish and 725 tonnes of shellfish, the Royal Cambodia Army (RCA) announced today, March 24, via social media. Additionally, citizens voluntarily handed in 315 electric fishing devices and one airgun, while 56 boats, two vehicles, 14 boat…
Senate president Hun Sen, who is acting head of state while His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni is overseas, has responded to questions regarding the recent promotions of two members of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) to the rank of five-star-general. On the morning of March 21, Hun Sen conferred the exceptional rank to Tea Banh and Men Sam An. Questions were asked to as to why Sar Kheng was not bestowed with the same rank. Hun Sen explained that Sar Kheng, deputy President of the CPP, cannot receive the rank because he is a civilian, not a member of the…
The government of Japan has provided two grants to support Cambodia’s continued demining efforts. An exchange of notes ceremony was held this morning, March 20, for the grants, which have a total value of $10.4 million. The notes were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Japanese ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi. Both grants will provide the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC). One will provide demining equipment worth $8.3 million, including a brush cutter and a demining machine manufactured by Japanese companies. The second grant, worth $2.1 million, will enable CMAC to construct a training…
In what is being described as exciting news for the Kingdom’s TikTok creators, high-quality, engaging content that adheres to the platform’s guidelines can now be monetised in Cambodia. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, shared several insights into the popular Chinese social media network’s revenue generation policies, during a March 19 online safety workshop, which featured the participation of a TikTok company representative. The workshop, organised as a joint project between the ministry and the giant Chinese company, aimed to share information about income opportunities for content creators, best practices for online safety, community guidelines and the effective use…