Lawmaker defends rejection of human rights proposals
National Assembly spokesman Chheang Vun on Friday defended Cambodia’s decision to reject four human rights proposals and merely take note of another 38 during the adoption of its second universal periodic review report in Geneva on Thursday. In all, Cambodia accepted 163 of the 205 recommendations ...
Kang Sothear
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/lawmaker-defends-rejection-of-four-human-rights-proposals-62697/
Consultative council members to present findings today
Members of the Supreme Consultative Council are expected to gather today to unveil results of fact-finding missions carried out this month, an adviser to Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday. ...
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50537028/consultative-council-members-to-present-findings-today/
Constitutional Council sees in new members
Three newcomers officially took up their positions at the Constitutional Council yesterday, the body announced. Im Chhun Lim, former minister of land management, officially began his tenure as head of the council after being appointed by the Supreme Council of Magistracy and voted chief by ...
Lay Samean
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/constitutional-council-sees-new-members
‘Where can I go if the people still vote for me?’
Prime Minister Hun Sen used a forum on public financial management reform yesterday to defend his dramatically announced Cabinet reshuffle last week from criticism that it was trivial in substance. ...
Taing Vida
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23029/---where-can-i-go-if-the-people-still-vote-for-me----/
Tea Banh’s sons given top gov’t jobs
As the government fends off continued accusations of nepotism within its institutions, a royal decree issued in early March revealed the appointment of four official assistants to four-star general and deputy prime minister Tea Banh, two of whom are the general’s own sons. ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24491/tea-banh---s-sons-given-top-gov---t-jobs/
73 Blue Helmets sent for UN mission in South Sudan
Seventy-three Cambodian Blue Helmets were dispatched to South Sudan on Sunday to join the UN peacekeeping mission in the east African country. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50777089/73-blue-helmets-sent-for-un-mission-in-south-sudan/
Cambodia commits over 200 to peacekeeping missions in Mali
Cambodia has dispatched 218 Blue Helmets to join the United Nation’s peacekeeping mission in Mali. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50763440/cambodia-commits-over-200-to-peacekeeping-missions-in-mali/
US funds Preah Vihear stair repairs
The US government has announced an additional grant of over $80,000 for the third phase of the restoration of the northern staircase at Preah Vihear temple in order to help preserve the ancient structure, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-funds-preah-vihear-stair-repairs
Cambodian woman peacekeeper awarded with UN medal
Cambodian woman peacekeeper Lieutenant Colonel Chea Maysaros was awarded the UN medal for fulfilling her United Nations demining mission in Lebanon. ...
Nang Veasna and Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501042064/cambodian-woman-peacekeeper-awarded-with-un-medal/
Dr Hun Manet committed to serving the nation and protecting the throne
Dr Hun Manet, newly appointed Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has been committed to serving the nation, defending the national independence, and protecting the throne and the constitutional monarchy in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338826/dr-hun-manet-committed-to-serving-the-nation-and-protecting-the-throne/
New National Assembly Leadership Revealed
Outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has revealed the leadership of the 7th Legislature of National Assembly (NA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340191/new-national-assembly-leadership-revealed/
Cambodia’s incoming gov’t members unveiled
Cambodia’s outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday afternoon unveiled the incoming government members led by his eldest son Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341080/cambodias-incoming-govt-members-unveiled/
PP Governor orders security boost for new NA inauguration
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng urged the forces and authorities of the 14 districts to prepare for the opening of the 7th legislature at the National Assembly. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501343580/pp-governor-orders-security-boost-for-new-na-inauguration/
Cambodian authorities deport over 1,000 foreign nationals
In the first six months of this year, Cambodian authorities deported more than 1,000 foreign nationals living illegally in Cambodia. The deportations were made to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent cross-border crimes. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344960/cambodian-authorities-deport-over-1000-foreign-nationals/
Up and running: New PM Hun Manet sets out his five priorities
New Prime Minister Hun Manet set out five priority tasks of his government moments after being endorsed as the Kingdom’s 34th premier at the first plenary session of the Seventh Legislature of the National Assembly yesterday. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501347401/up-and-running-new-pm-hun-manet-sets-out-his-five-priorities/
New govt will continue having Supreme Consultative Council
The Supreme Consultative Council (SCC) will continue to be established through the new government to continue to obtain recommendations from the political parties that participated in the National Election. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501333816/new-govt-will-continue-having-supreme-consultative-council/
Roles of Deputy Prime Ministers farmed out
The new government has outlined the job responsibilities and division of responsibilities of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Minister in charge of special missions to ensure efficient governance. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348056/roles-of-deputy-prime-ministers-farmed-out/
Supreme Consultation and Recommendation Council re-established
The Supreme Consultation and Recommendation Council (SCRC) for the 7th Legislature of the National Assembly was re-established by a royal decree signed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni on Aug. 26, but released to the public yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501352262/supreme-consultation-and-recommendation-council-re-established/
Prime Minister Hun Manet granted the title “Samdech”
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has granted the title “Samdech” to Prime Minister Kitti Tesaphibal Bindit Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353558/prime-minister-hun-manet-granted-the-title-samdech/
Cambodian PM discloses his trip to the United States in September
Cambodian Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet disclosed his trip to the US later this month in his public speech Friday. At a get-together with factory workers and employees in Takhmao town, Kandal province, Dr Manet did not give details of his forthcoming trip, he just ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353254/cambodian-pm-discloses-his-trip-to-the-united-states-in-september/
