Fraud at malaria centre: Global Fund report uncovers ‘systematic’ double billing, nepotism
A report by the Global Fund’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has confirmed evidence of corruption and nepotism at Cambodia’s National Malaria Centre (CNM), first revealed by The Post last year, calling the centre’s oversight “dysfunctional and unauditable”.
Shaun Turton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fraud-malaria-centre-global-fund-report-uncovers-systematic-double-billing-nepotism
PM slams US take on Party Law
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday launched a not-so-thinly-veiled attack on the US over its recent public airing of concerns over the newly amended Law on Political Parties, arguing that its past bombing of Cambodia left it no moral high ground from which to criticise the
Touch Sokha
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-slams-us-take-party-law
NGO report: Gov’t wrong to evict poor
Prek Pnov district authorities have denied a report by NGO Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT) which claims that it continued to evict poor families from their homes over the past three months while they struggled financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngo-report-govt-wrong-evict-poor
Sar Kheng addresses land rows in Kingdom
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng has told officials to prepare a master plan for land management in the Kingdom, especially in economic centres. He expressed concern that land issues will be complicated in future, especially disputes among high-ranking officials.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-addresses-land-rows-kingdom
Charcoal kilns destroyed
Kampong Speu police and the NGO ACNCIPO on Monday destroyed 117 illegal charcoal kilns in Oral district’s Tasal commune. The owners were required to sign a contract promising to stop the activities, which are taking place in the Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/charcoal-kilns-destroyed
Micro, small, medium firms vital but need support: Report
Strengthening the dynamics of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with innovation and internationalisation will be key to revitalising Southeast Asian economies devastated by Coronavirus, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50777691/micro-small-medium-firms-vital-but-need-support-report/
Rural areas gain clean water
An NGO has plans to supply clean water to 60 rural provinces between 2013 and 2016 in an effort to increase access to water and meet the demand of their citizens.
Chai Lo, the founder and country director of 1001 Fontaines, said at the opening of
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012111259680/Business/rural-areas-gain-clean-water.html
Negative COVID-19 test results of the ministry's leaders and officials
On 05 November 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release to encourage the ministry’s leaders and officials to continue their 14-day quarantine, even though the test confirmed negative.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Directive on work conditions issued
The Ministry of Commerce together with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a joint directive on the implementation of the Better Factory Cambodia (BFC) project in export-oriented factories in the textile, garment and travel goods and bags sector.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50782279/directive-on-work-conditions-issued/
Grade 12 classes still on amid community transmission threat
The Ministry of Education yesterday issued a statement that Grade 12 students who are preparing to sit for their high school examination may still attend school according to provincial evaluations to define the risk of COVID-19.
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788294/grade-12-classes-still-on-amid-community-transmission-threat/
Banks and FI loan restructuring extended until mid-2021
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will allow banks and financial institutions to continue loan restructuring until mid-2021, according to a letter sent to the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) last week.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50785076/banks-and-fi-loan-restructuring-extended-until-mid-2021/
Loba, EAcham ink MoU to up trade, freight
The Logistics Business Association (Loba) on November 20 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Belgium) Beijing Representative Office (EAcham) to further enhance Cambodia-China trade, investment and freight relations.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/loba-eacham-ink-mou-trade-freight
Prakas on tax debt management issued
The Ministry of Economy and Finance on November 20 issued Prakas No 962 SHV BrK on Tax Debt Management. The new prakas sets forth rules and procedures relating to tax debt management and aims to ensure a more efficient, effective and transparent collection process.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/prakas-tax-debt-management-issued
Ministry of Health initialises three-stage protocol for delegations
A new three-stage protocol was announced yesterday by the Ministry of Health for any meetings with the King and Queen Mother, as well as meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen, Heng Samrin, president of the National Assembly and Say Chhum, president of the Senate.
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50785807/ministry-of-health-initialises-three-stage-protocol-for-delegations/
Premier Hun Sen seeks more investment from the US
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday said that although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a severe impact on many Cambodians’ livelihoods and the economy, the government will not slow down its reform and development in any sector.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50765232/premier-hun-sen-seeks-more-investment-from-the-us/
Devastating drop in numbers at Phnom Penh’s museums
Some of Phnom Penh’s most renowned museums have seen a drop in visitors of up to 95 percent because of the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of tourism, leaving worries about theír future and staff cutbacks.
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50757894/devastating-drop-in-numbers-at-phnom-penhs-museums/
Police officer accused of threatening couple with gun
National Police Chief General Neth Savoeun ordered the anti-terrorism unit yesterday to summon Colonel Thlang Phinra, police chief of the Anti-Terrorism Office of the Ministry of Interior, who allegedly threatened two restaurant owners with a gun.
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766131/police-officer-accused-of-threatening-couple-with-gun/
PM says sanctions hinder progress
Prime Minister Hun Sen is due on Saturday to emphasise the key role of “multilateralism for global peace” as well as the emerging “unilateral sanction” being a threat to international law at the United Nations General Assembly.
Ben Sokhean
http://khmertimeskh.com/50766057/pm-says-sanctions-hinder-progress/
NBC makes argument for more use of riels
National Bank of Cambodia Governor Chea Chanto said Cambodia needs a strong national currency to strengthen its economic and financial resilience to underlying crises, as well as to support sustainable and inclusive socio-economic growth and development.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767469/nbc-makes-argument-for-more-use-of-riels/
‘Uncertainty’ remains over economic outlook
The World Bank has forecast a sharp contraction of negative two percent for the local economy this year, adding that Cambodia’s unfavourable growth outlook alongside disruptions to jobs and lower household incomes means poverty is likely to increase.
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767885/uncertainty-remains-over-economic-outlook/
