Wife of Environment Ministry Secretary of State denies knowledge of alleged online scam gang renting her building
The wife of an Environment Ministry secretary of state denied knowledge of an alleged online scam gang inside a Phnom Penh apartment complex owned by her company. ...
Son Chhay found guilty for defamation, ordered to pay CPP $750,000
The Phnom Penh court on Friday ordered opposition Candlelight Party vice president Son Chhay to pay the ruling CPP 3 billion riel ($750,000) in damages, finding him guilty of defamation for saying that voting fraud occurred during the June commune elections. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://cambojanews.com/son-chhay-found-guilty-for-defamation-ordered-to-pay-cpp-750000/
NA endorses draft law and elects commission members
The National Assembly (NA) has endorsed the draft law on the approval of the Fourth Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162908/na-endorses-draft-law-and-elects-commission-members/
Kem Sokha to appeal this week against treason conviction
Ex-opposition leader Kem Sokha plans to submit an appeal this week against his treason conviction and the Phnom Penh Municipal Court 27 year home confinement sentence, according to his lawyers. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://cambojanews.com/kem-sokha-to-appeal-this-week-against-treason-conviction/
New Pursat governor vows to continue using out-of-court solutions
Pursat is the first successive province in using out of court solutions, and the new governor, Khoy Rida has vowed to apply mediation to resolve cases for the people. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501251768/new-pursat-governor-vows-to-continue-using-out-of-court-solutions/
Sar Kheng tells local leaders to resolve all disputes equitably
Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng warned administrators at all levels not to underestimate local disputes, no matter how small they appear. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-tells-local-leaders-resolve-all-disputes-equitably
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
NEC issues 2023 election procedures
As the 2023 national election approaches, The National Election Committee (NEC) has rolled out the rules and procedure for all relevant parties. The regulations were issued following consultation meetings with relevant parties, including representatives from political parties and election observation civil groups. ...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-issues-2023-election-procedures
Sokha case draws applause, criticism
Following a marathon treason trial that first commenced in January 2020, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on March 3 sentenced former opposition leader Kem Sokha to 27 years in prison – in a much-anticipated verdict that has drawn a barrage of mixed reactions from national ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/sokha-case-draws-applause-criticism
838kg of drugs seized, over 7,000 suspects detained in first 6 months
From January to mid-June 2023, authorities have cracked down on 3,143 drug-related crimes and arrested more than 7,480 suspects for prosecution. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501321909/838kg-of-drugs-seized-over-7000-suspects-detained-in-first-6-months/
Cambodia sees close to 20,000 in drug related arrests in 2023
Cambodia has seen a spike in the number of people arrested in drug involvements despite a drop in the amount of narcotics seized in 2023, according to an Anti-Drug Police Department (ADP) report on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501418609/cambodia-sees-close-to-20000-in-drug-related-arrests-in-2023/
Ministry releases details of successful crackdown on telecom and online fraud
Public security organs across China solved 391,000 cases of telecom or online fraud in the first 11 months of last year and captured numerous suspects, the Ministry of Public Security said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501418610/ministry-releases-details-of-successful-crackdown-on-telecom-and-online-fraud/
Government to continue effort fighting drug abuse
The government declared that it would carry out the drug war plan throughout the year to ensure social safety, public order, and security, as well as to support the growth of young resources and foster a more hospitable society. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423065/government-to-continue-effort-fighting-drug-abuse/
Decree establishes Royal Government Attorney Group
King Norodom Sihamoni has signed a Royal Decree on the Establishment and Operation of the Royal Government Attorney Group on November 8. The decree aims to assist legal work and to defend the rights and interests of the government leaders. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397160/decree-establishes-royal-government-attorney-group/
Cabinet pass draft Royal Decree on out-of-court mediation body
Prime Minister Hun Manet has approved a draft Royal Decree on the establishment, organisation and functioning of the new National Authority for Out-of-Court Mediation, one of the four agenda items passed during an October 27 Cabinet meeting. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cabinet-pass-draft-royal-decree-out-court-mediation-body
Ho Chi Minh City police bust ring smuggling $12mn worth of mobile devices from Cambodia
Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained two members of a ring that had smuggled tens of thousands of mobile devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets, worth over $12 million, from Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387594/ho-chi-minh-city-police-bust-ring-smuggling-12mn-worth-of-mobile-devices-from-cambodia/
PM ordered all capital-provincial governors to take action to control gangsters, especially Samurai swordsmen
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, has ordered all capital and provincial governors to cooperate with all relevant authorities to crack down and take the strictest action against gangs, especially gangs with Samurai swords. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493673/pm-ordered-all-capital-provincial-governors-to-take-action-to-control-gangsters-especially-samurai-swordsmen/
Six regional operation centres established under NITC
The government has established six regional operation centres under the National Information Technology Center (NITC) to research, collect, and analyse information related to national security, focusing on combating terrorism and crime across the country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501491734/six-regional-operation-centres-established-under-nitc/
PM instructs capital-provincial authorities to eliminate drug distribution and use in communities
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, instructed the capital-provincial authorities to continue implementing the “safe village-commune-district” policy by eliminating drug distribution and use in the community, especially in clubs and entertainment venues. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501510217/pm-instructs-capital-provincial-authorities-to-eliminate-drug-distribution-and-use-in-communities/
Anti-drug abuse, trafficking day marked with incinerations
Almost 100 kilogrammes of narcotics and other illegal substances were burned by the National Anti-Drug Authority (NACD) and various provincial authorities last week, in a series of ceremonies held to mark the June 26 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-drug-abuse-trafficking-day-marked-with-incinerations
