‘Do not get cheated into grabbing land,’ says B Meanchey governor
The Banteay Meanchey provincial administration appealed to residents not to be cheated into grabbing land in the Tapen 2 Forest Restoration and Broadcast Station at Svay Chek district’s Slakram commune. Governor Um Reatrey told The Post on Tuesday that a provincial administration investigation found that
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/do-not-get-cheated-grabbing-land-says-b-meanchey-governor
Large-scale logging halted in Kampong Speu, Pursat provinces
Police from Kampong Speu and Pursat provinces and officials from environmental non-profit Wildlife Alliance cracked down on illegal logging and wildlife poaching activities in the Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary and the National Park in the Cardamom Mountains. A report from Wildlife Alliance posted on social
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/large-scale-logging-halted-kampong-speu-pursat-provinces
LICADHO's Joint Statement: Authorities’ obstruction of grassroots activism hurts Prey Lang conservation
On 25 February 2020, more than 100 groups and communities released a joint statement saying that they were outraged and appalled at the restrictions placed on hundreds of community members, monks and environmental activists who were prevented by authorities from entering parts of Prey Lang
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the decision of the European Commission on tariffs preferences under the EBA regime
On 12 February 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia issues a statement to respond to the decision of the European Commission on tariffs preferences under the EBA regime.The statement said, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) regrets the unjust decision
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation over the comments made by H.E Mr. W. Patrick Murphy, U.S Ambassador with regards to the on-going trial of Kem Sokha
On 13 March 2020, the ministry of Foreign Affair and Cooperation has posted a statement in response to the comment made by U.S Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E Mr. W. Patrick Murphy with regard to the on going trail of Kem Sokha. According to the statement,
Ministry of Foreign Affair
Kingdom slips in TI’s graft index
For the fourth year in a row, Transparency International (TI) has rated Cambodia the country perceived as ASEAN’s most corrupt, and just ahead of North Korea and Afghanistan for the entire Asia-Pacific region.The 2016 Corruption Perceptions Index, which scores and ranks 176 countries and territories
Andrew Nachemson and Lay Samean
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-slips-tis-graft-index
New implementation of health measures and quarantine for all travelers entering Cambodia, effective from 12 December 2020 onwards
On 04 December 2020, the Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat COVID-19 issued a press release to inform the general public on the implementation of health measures and quarantine for all travelers entering Cambodia which will be effective from 12 December 2020 onwards.The implementation of Sponsorship Mechanism
Ministry of Health
Press release: $100 million climate-resilient road project to improve access to basic services, economic opportunities
On 16 July 2020, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project. The project will enhance rural communities’ access to critical services, such as health centers, referral
World Bank
Joint statement: Release imprisoned activists and end crackdown against young Cambodians
On 09 September 2020, the undersigned civil society groups issued a joint statement condemning the arrests of seven young activists over the past few days, and calling for all charges against those imprisoned to be dropped immediately. The society groups urged the government to end
Civil society groups
Announcment on the conclusion of the negotiations for free trade agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea
On 03 February 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release announcing the conclusion of the negotiations for the free trade agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea. On this occasion, His Excellency Pan Sorsak, Minister of Commerce of the
Ministry of Commerce
Announcement on the results of the implementation of cash assistance program for poor and vulnerable families affected by Covid-19 in June
On 24 July 2020, the Ministry of Social Affairs, Disability, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation issued a notification on the results of the implementation of the cash assistance program for poor and vulnerable families by Covid-19 for June. 530,838 families which equivalent to 2,153,114 members have
Ministry of Social Affairs, Disability, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation
Outcomes of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings
On 3 August 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings on 2 August 2021 via videoconference. The meetings include:54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Outcomes of the plenary meeting chaired by H.E. Mr. Kittinitekorsalbandit IM Chhun Lim, President of the Constitutional Council, to review and prepare the comments by Constitutional Council of Cambodia
On 11 October 2021, the Constitutional Council of Cambodia issued a press release on the outcomes of the plenary meeting chaired by H.E. Mr. Kittinitekorsalbandit IM Chhun Lim, President of the Constitutional Council, to review and prepare the comments by Constitutional Council of Cambodia for
Constitutional Council of Cambodia
Date of receipt of declaration of assets and liabilities under the two-year regime for 2022
On 14 October 2021, the Anti-Corruption Unit issued a notification on the date of receipt of declaration of assets and liabilities under the two-year regime for 2022. The date for receiving the declaration of assets and liabilities will be open every Monday to Sunday and
Anti-Corruption Unit
Reopening of visits to museums, cinemas and theaters in Phnom Penh
On 28 October 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a notification on the reopening of visits to museums, cinemas and theaters in Phnom Penh. The reopening of visits to museums, cinemas and theaters in Phnom Penh must comply with the measures, principles,
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Procedure for Cambodian trainees to work in Japan in accordance with the new border measures of the Government of Japan
On 15 November 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the procedure for Cambodian trainees to work in Japan in accordance with the new border measures of the Government of Japan. The Government of Japan has decided to allow foreigners,
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Outcomes of the ASEAN high-level forum on sub-regional cooperation for sustainable development and inclusive growth
On 01 December 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the ASEAN high-level forum on sub-regional cooperation for sustainable development and inclusive growth via videoconference on 30 November 2021. During the forum, government officials from
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Severe violations of the labour rights and basic freedoms of the trade union at NagaWorld Limited
On 01 December 2021, Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) issued a joint statement on severe violations of the labour rights and basic freedoms of the trade union at NagaWorld Limited. Trade union confederations, federations, associations and civil society organisations
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
Outcome of the meeting to resolve labor disputes of Naga World Limited
On 22 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the outcome of the meeting to resolve labor disputes of Naga World Limited. On 21 December 2021, the Meeting agreed to continue to resolve the demands of 360 Naga
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Mr. PUTH Chan Choth
Mr. PUTH Chan Choth is an ICT manager of an international humanitarian organization in Cambodia. He is also a technical working group of CCC (Cooperation Committee for Cambodia) that help to contribute an effective use of ICT for civil society organizations as well as contributing
