Social development
PM to outline current Covid situation in national address
Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to address the nation concerning the current condition and progress regarding the Covid-19 outbreak, including contributions by the public to fund buying vaccines. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-outline-current-covid-situation-national-address
Permanent Mission hits back at ‘naming to alert’ criticism
The Permanent Mission of Cambodia in Geneva has hit back at three United Nations human rights experts, who expressed alarm over what they called the ‘naming and shaming’ of COVID victims. The Mission said that Cambodia’s response to the coronavirus aims to “ensure that precious ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792643/permanent-mission-hits-back-at-naming-to-alert-criticism/
Stark contrast of opinions on Cambodia’s Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day in Cambodia was marked in contrasting fashions yesterday, as the government said the rights situation in the Kingdom is improving and “far better” compared to some other countries in the region, while some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) expressed concern over repression of human ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791952/stark-contrast-of-opinions-on-cambodias-human-rights-day/
Vaccine not a cure-all for Covid-19, official warns
While the government prepares to purchase Covid-19 vaccines, it has appealed to the public to understand that vaccinations will not be a panacea solution and to remember to remain vigilant in efforts to prevent spread of infection. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccine-not-cure-all-covid-19-official-warns
Rights groups appeal for prisons testing, as Hun Sen solicits vaccine funds
Three international and domestic rights groups said the government must test prisoners who may have been exposed to an Interior Ministry official who had the disease, with Prime Minister Hun Sen focused on soliciting funds for vaccine acquisitions. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://cambojanews.com/rights-groups-appeal-for-prisons-testing-as-hun-sen-solicits-vaccine-funds/
Factories ‘follow all’ Covid guidelines
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) said it has been disseminating Covid-19 prevention measures set by authorities to factories, enterprises and workers. GMAC stressed that it has no authority to force factories to implement the measures, but has urged them to follow all Covid-19 ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/factories-follow-all-covid-guidelines
Civil society forced to take Human Rights Day celebrations online
Civil society groups and human rights non-governmental organizations knew in 2019 that it would be the last time International Human Rights Days would be a holiday, after the government did away with five national holidays to increase annual work days. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/civil-society-forced-to-take-human-rights-day-celebrations-online/
Government alleges misconduct among journalists, greenlights legal action
The Information Ministry threatened legal action against journalists it claimed were spreading fake news or engaging in unethical behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, a warning that comes amid persistent persecution of journalists in the country. ...
Khy Sovuthy
https://cambojanews.com/government-alleges-misconduct-among-journalists-greenlights-legal-action/
WHO says Cambodia to get vaccine by 2021, tycoons pledge funds for purchase
Cambodia may get the first delivery of the coronavirus vaccine in March 2021, according to the local office of the World Health Organization, as Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government made its first moves to acquire the much-wanted vaccine. Several influential business tycoons have also pledged ...
Aun Chhengpor
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/who-says-cambodia-to-get-vaccine-by-2021-tycoons-pledge-funds-for-purchase-/5691472.html
State fund gives maternity support
Over the past three years, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has provided more than 87 billion riel in childbirth subsidies to 210,000 women across the country, according to Heng Sophannarith, director of NSSF’s policy division. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/state-fund-gives-maternity-support
Families with HIV receive support
National Centre for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD (NCHADS) deputy director Hor Bun Leng told The Post on December 7 that the Council of Ministers, in a letter dated February 21 last year, determined people living with HIV to be a vulnerable group. This entitles them ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/families-hiv-receive-support
Japan, UN support civil discourse
The Japanese government and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), in conjunction with Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior and the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) – a coalition representing local NGOs – have inaugurated a new cooperative development project. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-un-support-civil-discourse
Businesses violating COVID-19 measures will be closed, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen said local authorities will close down any businesses found to have flouted the Ministry of Health’s guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ... ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789964/businesses-violating-covid-19-measures-will-be-closed-pm-says/
EU donates around $3.45 million to COVID-19 response
The European Union in Cambodia announced yesterday that it will donate around $3.45 million to Cambodia in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789813/eu-donates-around-3-45-million-to-covid-19-response/
No state of emergency would be declared, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen reaffirmed today that the Kingdom will not declare a state of emergency for the “November 28 community incident” because it will paralyze the country’s economy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789957/no-state-of-emergency-would-be-declared-pm-says/
Three Kratie journalists charged with extortion in suspicious land clearing case
Three online news journalists from Kratie province were arrested and charged with extortion this week for allegedly demanding money in return for holding back a story about illegal land clearing. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/three-kratie-journalists-charged-with-extortion-in-suspicious-land-clearing-case/
Tourism Ministry bans large gatherings at resorts
The Ministry of Tourism has instructed all local tourism-related businesses to implement additional preventive measures, including the prohibition of mass gatherings at local resorts, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following the “November 28 community incident”. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788848/tourism-ministry-bans-large-gatherings-at-resorts/
Grade 12 classes still on amid community transmission threat
The Ministry of Education yesterday issued a statement that Grade 12 students who are preparing to sit for their high school examination may still attend school according to provincial evaluations to define the risk of COVID-19. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788294/grade-12-classes-still-on-amid-community-transmission-threat/
Cambodia to distribute two million facemasks to poor people in the capital and Siem Reap
Prime Minister Hun Sen Tuesday evening announced the distribution of an additional two million facemasks to poor people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788377/cambodia-to-distribute-two-million-facemasks-to-poor-people-in-the-capital-and-siem-reap/
Mondulkiri Bunong community seeks return of forest land
More than 200 indigenous Bunong families in Mondulkiri province have asked authorities to retrieve 5ha of community forest land they claim had been secretly stolen from them by speculators. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-bunong-community-seeks-return-forest-land
All Cinemas, Museums and Theatres closed
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has announced that all cinemas, museums and theatres in Cambodia are to be closed immediately for a period of 2 weeks from today. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787688/all-cinemas-museums-and-theatres-closed-for-2-weeks/
Combating HIV/AIDS remains government priority
The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its commitment to combatting HIV/AIDS in light of today being World AIDS Day. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787827/combating-hiv-aids-remains-government-priority/
Gathering of over 20 people prohibited in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
Prime Minister Hun Sen said gatherings of more than 20 people and wedding parties are banned in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province for 15 days to contain the COVID-19 transmission in the community. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787736/gathering-of-over-20-people-prohibited-in-phnom-penh-and-siem-reap/
Cambodia’s COVID-19 community outbreak increases to 14, tally now at 323
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health this morning announced eight new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the tally thus rose to 323. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787651/cambodias-covid-19-community-outbreak-increases-to-14-tally-now-at-323/