NEC receives 35 election-related complaints
The National Election Committee (NEC) has received a total of 35 election-related complaints nationwide as of July 25, 2023, Hang Puthea, a Member and spokesperson for NEC said Tuesday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331357/nec-receives-35-election-related-complaints/
Press release on polling station nationwide opened the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023
On 23 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued a press release on polling station nationwide opened the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023.The polling shall be closed by 3:00 pm. However, the voters who are still in the polling ss='cambodia-color'>...
National Election Committee
Circular strategy on environment launches
Cambodia has unveiled the ‘Circular strategy on Environment 2023- 2028’, intending to transform the potential of the environmental sector for the benefit of Cambodians, ensure environmental response to climate change, and promote green development. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/circular-strategy-on-environment-launches
OZ Knew of Gold at M'Kiri Site, Report Shows
OZ Minerals has details revealing the size of gold resources available at its Mondolkiri site and has had them for nearly a year. For withholding the information OZ Minerals could face legal action in Australia. Keo seima, a partner organization was bought out in 2009 ss='cambodia-color'>...
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Preliminary results: CPP received more than 6,390,000 votes, equal to 82.30%
Preliminary results of the 7th national election show that the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) received more than 6.3 million votes, or more than 82 percent. The Cambodian People’s Party is the leading party. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331599/preliminary-results-cpp-received-more-than-6390000-votes-equal-to-82-30/
CamWen set to amplify voice of Kingdom’s women entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs invites all federations, associations and communities of women entrepreneur-driven micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MsMEs) in Cambodia to join its planned Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs’ Network (CamWen) initiative, the ministry said. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/camwen-set-amplify-voice-kingdoms-women-entrepreneurs
UN reiterates call to abolish criminalization of surrogates
The United Nations has called on Cambodia to repeal its decision criminalizing surrogacy and asked the government to ensure that its draft law will not impose criminal liability on surrogate mothers. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Leonie Kijewski
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/UN-reiterates-call-to-abolish-criminalization-of-surrogates/5164651.html
‘I am not a sex worker’ – women on safety and health
I am a massage worker, I am not a sex worker,” seth sreylorn, 33, an employee at Alaska massage center in siem Reap province, said to more than 100 entertainment workers who participated yesterday in the National Conference on Occupational safety and Health for Entertainment ss='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24167/---i-am-not-a-sex-worker--------women-on-safety-and-health/
Activists reject tv boss’s apology for rape remark
Activists rejected an apology on Monday from a prominent television news host for remarks he made that a rapist and murderer should have kept his victim alive to “keep her for using again,” saying he was not genuinely sorry. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Julia-grace Sanders and Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/activists-reject-tv-bosss-apology-for-rape-remark-133628/
Promote values of women, says PM
Prime Minister Hun sen has appealed to relevant ministries to promote social morality, values of women and prevent violence against them. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50822082/promote-values-of-women-says-pm/
Cambodia ranks top in women workforce
The UNDP in Cambodia published a statement yesterday on its Facebook page stating that the rate of women workers in the Kingdom is higher than others in the region. However, the wage gap between women and men remains a challenge. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50902846/cambodia-ranks-top-in-women-workforce/
Civil Society and Opposition Candidates Concerned Over New Electoral Law Amendments
Opposition political party and civil society leaders expressed concern that the National Assembly’s passage of amendments to the electoral law will restrict the rights of citizens to run as candidates in future elections. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/civil-society-and-opposition-candidates-concerned-over-new-electoral-law-amendments/
NEC granting 7,662 party agents status as observers
The National Election Committee (NEC) has so far granted permission to 7,662 political party representatives – 1,617 of them women – to observe its preparations of voter lists, ahead of next year’s national elections. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-granting-7662-party-agents-status-observers
NEC reiterates its independence
The National Election Committee (NEC) has reiterated its independent stand towards organising elections in the Kingdom while blaming some politicians for acting in violation of the law ahead of July’s National Election. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501237384/nec-reiterates-its-independence/
NEC defends decision to use IT for national election processes
The National Election Committee (NEC) has defended its decision to introduce information technology for the processes of July’s National Election, claiming the system would guarantee the effectiveness and transparency of the election process. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501238756/nec-defends-decision-to-use-it-for-national-election-processes/
UN calls Cambodian election “Distorted,” Hun Sen downplays international criticism
Cambodia’s electoral process was “distorted” due to the ban on the Candlelight Party and ruling elites harassing opponents, UN experts said in a statement released Wednesday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/un-calls-cambodian-election-distorted-hun-sen-downplays-international-criticism/
NEC announce opening dates of party, candidate registration
The National Election Committee (NEC) announced that the process of registration for parties and candidates for July’s national election will be open for 15 days, from April 24 to May 8. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-announce-opening-dates-party-candidate-registration
Nearly half a million spoiled ballots in Cambodia election: Poll body
Cambodia’s election commission said on Tuesday (Aug 1) that nearly half a million ballots were spoiled in the national election last month, which critics have called a sham as all opposition parties were barred from contesting. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335628/nearly-half-a-million-spoiled-ballots-in-cambodia-election-poll-body/
NEC ready for forthcoming General Election
Chairman of the National Election Committee (NEC) Prach Chan has affirmed the committee’s readiness for the National Election on July 23, 2023, in terms of materials and forces to ensure security, safey and public order during the election. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501327393/nec-ready-for-forthcoming-general-election/
No extensions for registration deadlines, list review for vote
A senior National Election Committee (NEC) official said there would be no extensions to voter registration or the voter list review. Anyone who failed to register before the upcoming December 8 deadline would be unable to participate in next year’s national election. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/no-extensions-registration-deadlines-list-review-vote