Social development
Primary schools extend study day by 2 hours
With a view to boost the quality of public school education, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport is extending elementary school study time by two hours each day. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501783/primary-schools-extend-study-day-by-2-hours/
Majority of construction workers lack social security, health insurance
Some 97 per cent of workers in the construction sector lack access to social security and social health insurance although most of them are aware of the benefits provided by the social protection system, according to national statistics highlighted at an International Labor Organization (ILO) ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/majority-of-construction-workers-lack-social-security-health-insurance-ilo
Mekong journalism training workshop tackles fake news
Journalists from Cambodia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, as well as China, participated in the third Mekong journalism training workshop on the role of media in combatting disinformation and fake news in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) context. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501051/mekong-journalism-training-workshop-tackles-fake-news/
Ministry of Labour spokesman outlines eight key mechanisms for protecting Cambodian migrant workers
Katta Orn, Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, posted on his official Facebook page on June 4, 2024, outlining eight mechanisms to protect Cambodian migrant workers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500036/ministry-of-labour-spokesman-outlines-eight-key-mechanisms-for-protecting-cambodian-migrant-workers/
Teachers resume protests against ‘corrupt’ principal
Teachers at Chea Sim Chhouk Va High School in Phnom Penh’s Prek Pnov district returned to protesting once again to demand the removal of school principal Bun Mony and deputy principal Yeu Leang from their leadership posts. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500239/teachers-resume-protests-against-corrupt-principal/
UN holds annual dialogue with PM
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) engaged in its first annual dialogue with Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the UN body’s achievements in the country, climate change, gender equity and women’s empowerment, leave no-one behind and international human rights standards. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/un-holds-annual-dialogue-with-pm
Minister: Over half of Kingdom ODF by end of ‘24
Six provinces are set to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the end of the year, bringing the number of provinces to achieve ODF status to 13 of Cambodia’s 25 capital and provinces. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-over-half-of-kingdom-odf-by-end-of-24
Women farmers under focus in agriculture meet
The role of women in the food and agriculture industry in the Kingdom was the focus of a networking event and panel discussion at Tribe Hotel in Phnom Penh hotel last week. ...
Jigmee Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501499460/women-farmers-under-focus-in-agriculture-meet/
Ten years on: Roka reconciles HIV legacy
It has been a decade since a tragic case of medical malpractice rocked the Kingdom. In December 2014, several cases of HIV infection were detected in Roka commune, in Battambang province’s Sangke district. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ten-years-on-roka-reconciles-hiv-legacy-
World Bank extends $79.5M to improve education quality and access in Cambodia
The World Bank approved an additional $79.5 million to enhance education quality and access in Cambodia. ...
Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/world-bank-extends-79-5m-to-improve-education-quality-and-access-in-cambodia/
Quality and safety concerns push parents to private schools
There has been a recent rise noted in parents choosing to send their kids to private schools over public schools, citing quality education and a safe environment safety as being important for students. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/quality-and-safety-concerns-push-parents-to-private-schools
World Bank to improve education for disadvantaged kids with $79.5M fund
Education across Cambodia is set to receive a boost after the World Bank gave the green light for $79.5 million in additional financing to expand activities that are improving access to quality education nationwide. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-bank-to-improve-education-for-disadvantaged-kids-with-795m-fund
Cambodian Health Minister calls on all development partners through the International Atomic Energy Agency to support health, especially cancer, in Cambodia
Cambodian Minister of Health Chheang Ra called on all development partners to support the Ministry of Health in developing the national Luong Me Hospital into a center with a high capacity for treating cancer. ...
World Bank approves $79.5 million in financing to strengthen education in Cambodia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an additional $79.5 million for the expansion of ongoing activities aimed at improving access to quality education throughout Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498328/world-bank-approves-79-5-million-in-financing-to-strengthen-education-in-cambodia/
Phnom Penh Court hears Mother Nature activists’ case on plotting, insulting the king
Phnom Penh Municipal Court heard the case involving 10 environmental activists, including co-founder of Mother Nature Spanish national Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson, who were charged for plotting to overthrow the government and insulting the King. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-court-hears-mother-nature-activists-case-on-plotting-insulting-the-king/
Render justice on wing star union’s chief, CATU urges Kampong Speu court
About 40 trade union representatives and members of the Cambodian Confederation of Trade Unions (CATU) gathered at Chea Chan’s trial at the Kampong Speu Provincial Court, with banners on Wednesday, demanding his release. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/render-justice-on-wing-star-unions-chief-catu-urges-kampong-speu-court/
Hun Sen proposes law to punish anyone denying Cambodia’s genocidal past
Senate President Hun Sen proposed drafting a law against people who claim that Cambodia did not experience a genocide and wanted to start a “color revolution”. A political analyst has said the law would further shrink citizens’ freedom of expression in relation to historical events. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sen-proposes-law-to-punish-anyone-denying-cambodias-genocidal-past/
Khmer Thavrak registers with Interior Ministry, plans new approach to resolve issues
Khmer Thavrak run by a group of youths has been at the forefront of raising human rights concerns in Cambodia. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/khmer-thavrak-registers-with-interior-ministry-plans-new-approach-to-resolve-issues/
PM unveils 12-year plan for universal health coverage
In a significant stride towards ensuring equitable healthcare access for all citizens, Prime Minister Hun Manet has officially launched the Roadmap for Universal Healthcare Coverage in Cambodia 2024-2035. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493939/pm-unveils-12-year-plan-for-universal-health-coverage/
Kingdom, Korea ink 6 agreements
Prime Minister Hun Manet and Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea yesterday witnessed the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two other agreements aimed at expanding multifaceted cooperation in financial development, investment flow, intellectual property, drug management, vocational training and ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489818/kingdom-korea-ink-6-agreements/
Meet focuses on technology’s role in sustainable agriculture
The state-run Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) is hosting the three-day 47th Association of Development Financing Institutions (DFIs) in Asia and the Pacific’s (ADFIAP) annual meetings that kicked off in Phnom Penh, yesterday, outlining the role of technology and innovation in enhancing agricultural productivity, ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489148/meet-focuses-on-technologys-role-in-sustainable-agriculture/
Cambodia, Thailand bolster health and border relief cooperation
In a significant step towards enhancing regional healthcare infrastructure and border relief services, the Cambodian Ministry of Health and the Thai Ministry of Public Health have expanded their cooperation. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489834/cambodia-thailand-bolster-health-and-border-relief-cooperation/
The draft national rural development policy 2025-2035 is scheduled to be completed in 2024
The Minister of Rural Development, Chhay Rithi Sen, said that the draft National Rural Development Policy 2025 -2035 was projected to be finalized by the Ministry in 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489446/the-draft-national-rural-development-policy-2025-2035-is-scheduled-to-be-completed-in-2024/
UNICEF praised over social services, child protection work
The Ministry of Interior appreciates the remarkable development progress of UNICEF’s contribution to improving the quality of social services and child protection. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489166/unicef-praised-over-social-services-child-protection-work/