Senate set to review emergency law
The Senate’s Standing Committee is set to convene a meeting on Monday to review the state of emergency draft law after it was unanimously passed by the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday. Senate spokesman Mam Bun Neang said the committee will put the law up ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-set-review-emergency-law
Ministry rejects NGOs claim of media oppression
The Ministry of Information issued a statement yesterday to address the concerns of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) regarding press freedom in Cambodia, saying they are trying to mislead the public. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50779352/ministry-rejects-ngos-claim-of-media-oppression/
Joint press release on call for acceleration and opportunity for civil society organizations (CSOs) to continue joining in the process of amendment to the law on associations and non-governmental organizations (LANGO)
On 26 August 2020, COMFREL has post a joint press release On the call for acceleratiOn and opportunity for civil society organizatiOns (CSOs) to cOntinue joining in the process of amendment to the law On associatiOns and nOn-governmental organizatiOns (LANGO). According to the Press, Civil ...
COMFREL
Ministry: No unlawful protests
The Ministry of Interior is warning citizens not to take part in social justice protests. It issued a press release on Monday saying members of the groups Khmer Thavrak and Mother Nature Movement had been carrying out activities not registered at the ministry, which is required ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-no-unlawful-protests
Kingdom chips in to climate fight
Prime Minister Hun Sen said although Cambodia has significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to many other nations at the global level, the country remains highly committed to addressing the climate issue while working within the limits of its resources and capacities. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-chips-climate-fight
Establishment of Cambodia Chamber of Agro-Industry soon
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has convened an urgent discussion about a draft law on Cambodia Chamber of Agro-Industry (CCAI). The discussion took place yesterday in Phnom Penh under the chairmanship of Veng Sakhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Lim Nary/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50795298/establishment-of-cambodia-chamber-of-agro-industry-soon/
CCHR releases a new briefing note on business and human rights: Corporate accountability in land rights violations
On 25 December 2020, Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) released a new Briefing Note On Business and Human Rights entitled “Corporate Accountability in Land Rights ViolatiOns”. This Briefing Note examines the challenges in holding corporatiOns accountable for land-related human rights violatiOns in the Kingdom ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Ad-hoc commission on vaccination process formed
An ad-hoc commission, headed by the Ministry of Health secretary of state Or Vandine, will be formed for COVID-19 vaccination, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday. . ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50825716/ad-hoc-commission-on-vaccination-process-formed/
Draft social protection law unveiled
The government has drawn up a “Draft Law on Social Protection System” to ensure minimum standards of well-being and reduce economic and financial vulnerabilities. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/draft-social-protection-law-unveiled
Strengthened implementation plans for child protection system
The implementation plan for the National Policy 2019-2029 on Child Protection System was launched yesterday to promote and raise the protection of children from all forms of abuse and exploitation. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944347/strengthened-implementation-plans-for-child-protection-system/
Clarification by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the national internet gateway establishment
On 15 February 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and InternatiOnal CooperatiOn issued a clarificatiOn by the spokespersOn of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and InternatiOnal CooperatiOn On the NatiOnal Internet Gateway establishment. The spokespersOn has noted with disappointment the cOntinued misinterpretatiOns, especially in some ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Disabilities convention supports ‘inclusive, accessible, and sustainable world’
We have the tools to end the “systemic marginalization” of persons with disabilities, the UN chief told the 15th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on June 14. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501097374/disabilities-convention-supports-inclusive-accessible-and-sustainable-world/
Phnom Penh bans fireworks and explosives for Chinese New Year
In order to preserve the eardrums of citizens, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration has announced a ban on the practise of exploding firecrackers, fireworks and other explosives for Chinese New Year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218600/phnom-penh-bans-fireworks-and-explosives-for-chinese-new-year/
GDT hopes to collect over 107% projected tax revenue for 2023
Tax revenue in 2023 is expected to achieve 107.5 per cent of the 2023 Law on Financial Management, though the projection is lower than the collection achievement last year. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gdt-hopes-collect-over-107-projected-tax-revenue-2023
Drone sub-decree on way before July election
The Ministry of Interior, the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and relevant state institutions are accelerating the completion of a draft sub-decree on the management of drones, in order to better guarantee security and public order ahead of the 7th parliamentary election. ...
Sok Raksa
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/drone-sub-decree-way-july-election
Cambodia rolls out UN-linked five-year green economy plan
The environment ministry on May 12 formally rolled out the five-year Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Cambodia, in an affirmation of the Kingdom’s commitment towards sustainability and inclusivity in economic growth. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-rolls-out-un-linked-five-year-green-economy-plan
Cabinet adopts draft law on Civil Registration and ID
The Council of Ministers on Friday passed the draft law on Civil Registration and Identification to further strengthen the protection of the right to improve the quality of all types of services for the people. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501294133/cabinet-adopts-draft-law-on-civil-registration-and-id/
New draft law on SEZs finalised
The Council for the Development of Cambodia recently finalised a new draft law on special economic zones (SEZs), aiming to attract investment into the country by providing incentives, enhancing transparency, and promoting fair competition. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501296505/new-draft-law-on-sezs-finalised/
MEF will soon gather taxable real estate data
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday released a proclamation to collect and compile real estate data in four new towns of three different provinces in Cambodia by providing tax exemption to owners who have immovable properties registered with the General Department of ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501303667/mef-will-soon-gather-taxable-real-estate-data/
Press release on the prevention of rock dumping in the river in Srey Santhor district, Kampong Cham province, and other locations
On 24 February 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a press release On the preventiOn of dumping rocks in the river. The ministry cOnfirmed that rock dumping will cause obstacles or obstructiOn of the natural flow of water in rivers and is ...
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
