MoH issues guidelines to prevent e-cigarettes use
Concerned over the rising use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) among Cambodian youth and the health risks these products pose, the Ministry of Education on Friday issued guidelines to prevent the sale and use of these products in public and private educational institutions. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501101486/moh-issues-guidelines-to-prevent-e-cigarettes-use/
Women from 6 poor communities in Phnom Penh face online restrictions: report
The August report from Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT) was released yesterday and revealed that social media rights for women in six poor communities in Phnom Penh were restricted by threats and intimidation from local authorities after they shared information on the challenges they face in ...
Interior ministry issues reminder to renew expired ID cards
Around 1.7 million national identification cards had expired by July this year, prompting the Ministry of Interior to call for those holding expired ID cards to renew them within the next 90 days to ensure their validity, especially for use in the next year’s general ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-issues-reminder-renew-expired-id-cards
The fight against false information requires understanding of technology
Khieu Kanharith, Minister of Information, said that in order to fight against the spread of false information people must understand technology and the evolution of society. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501107540/the-fight-against-false-information-requires-understanding-of-technology/
Nearly 2,000 local, int’l journalists descend on Phnom Penh for summit
Ministry of Information spokesman Phos Sovann said on November 7 that nearly 2,000 local and international journalists are set to cover the ASEAN Summits and related meetings which will run from November 8-13. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nearly-2000-local-intl-journalists-descend-phnom-penh-summit
Ministry of Interior issued more than 650,000 ID cards in 2022
Last year, the Ministry of Interior issued more than 650,000 Cambodian identity cards to people aged 15 and over. ...
Hang Punray
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243748/ministry-of-interior-issued-more-than-650000-id-cards-in-2022/
Environment minister eyes eco-tourist infrastructure in two protected preserves
Minister of Environment Say Samal has announced plans to enhance infrastructure in two key protected areas to boost local livelihoods and sustainable tourism. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-minister-eyes-eco-tourist-infrastructure-two-protected-preserves
Press release on the decision to expel the Facebook representative from Cambodia and stop all activities
On 30 June 2023, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a press release deciding to expel the Facebook representative from Cambodia and stop all activities such as company representation, communication with the Royal Government, and cooperation in the private sector in the Kingdom of ...
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
Govt appoints committee to protect image of Kingdom
The Government has decided to appoint a National Committee for Coordinating Information and Public Opinion, with a Chairman, Deputy Chairman and 11 members, to protect the achievements and reputation of Cambodia. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378666/govt-appoints-committee-to-protect-image-of-kingdom/
Ministry to revise Law on the Press
The Ministry of Information will revise the country’s Press Law and investigate the number of journalists who violate the journalistic code of ethics. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501377989/ministry-to-revise-law-on-the-press/
Covid boosters suggested for new variant: Ministry
Ministry of Health secretary of state Or Vandine, along with the World Health Organisation (WHO), continue to encourage individuals to remain vaccinated and receive Covid-19 boosters. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-boosters-suggested-for-new-variant-ministry
UNESCO’s digital platform guidelines to fight misinformation
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has developed guidelines for the governance of digital platforms to combat misinformation and hate speech, and promote transparency and freedom of expression. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/unescos-digital-platform-guidelines-to-fight-misinformation
Cambodian-Chinese Media Urged To Collaborate In Combating Fake News
Minister of Information of Cambodia Neth Pheaktra has called on Cambodian and Chinese journalists to work together to protect the integrity of international news by combating fake news and information interference to promote the building of a Community of Common Destiny for humanity. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394385/cambodian-chinese-media-urged-to-collaborate-in-combating-fake-news/
Capacity development deal for information and customs officials signed
The Royal School of Administration, the Ministry of Information, and the National Customs School have signed memorandums of understanding for a joint effort in human resources development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396100/cambodia-welcomes-more-investment-from-japan/
Health Ministry issues pink eye warning
The Ministry of Health provided information yesterday detailing preventive and control measures for conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye disease, which is spreading through areas in Cambodia. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379265/health-ministry-issues-pink-eye-warning/
Cambodia attracts 4.4 mln int’l tourists in first 10 months
Cambodia recorded 4.4 million international tourist arrivals in the first 10 months of 2023, a sharp increase of around 180 percent from 1.57 million over the same period last year, Tourism Minister SokSoken said here on Sunday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501401301/cambodia-attracts-4-4-mln-intl-tourists-in-first-10-months/
Battambang holds food fair to mark UNESCO status
To commemorate the province’s inclusion as the first in Cambodia under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, the Battambang Provincial Administration organised a food fair to show off Khmer cuisine and desserts last Friday. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416500/battambang-holds-food-fair-to-mark-unesco-status/
Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth
“I want to send a message to all Chinese citizens that please come and visit Cambodia, a safe tourist destination,” says Ministry of Tourism Secretary of State Top Sopheak. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379503/cambodia-expects-more-chinese-visitor-arrivals-to-drive-tourism-growth/
Ministry reopens journalism training centre
To improve journalists’ ability to generate high-quality news items, the Ministry of Information has reopened the Media Training Centre. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501380876/ministry-reopens-journalism-training-centre/
Baby health centre project expanded
World Vision International in Cambodia (WVI-Cambodia), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the National Nutrition Programme (NNP) and the National Maternal Child Health Centre (NMCHC), is expanding its “Baby-Friendly Health Centre” project to an additional 34 health centres in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/baby-health-centre-project-expanded
