Social development
Bunong seek burial grounds justice
Six representatives of the Bunong indigenous community have filed a complaint with the Mondulkiri Provincial Court seeking an investigation into their commune and village chiefs, who they alleged had turned a blind eye to infringement on their traditional burial grounds. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bunong-seek-burial-grounds-justice
Kingdom’s Covid vaccinations surpass 90%: ministry
The Ministry of Health has announced that Covid-19 vaccinations have now surpassed 90 per cent of the total population, while the campaign to inoculate children aged 3 to 4 began on February 23. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdoms-covid-vaccinations-surpass-90-ministry
C-19 Vaccination of 3 to 5 year old children to begin tomorrow
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that the vaccination campaign of 3 to 5 year old children against COVID-19 will begin tomorrow. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501029708/c-19-vaccination-of-3-to-5-year-old-children-to-begin-tomorrow/
Cambodia Omicron cases surge past 7,000 total as more deaths recorded
Cambodia today recorded the 18th consecutive day of the new triple digit ‘Omicron Surge’ – with yet more COVID deaths adding to widespread concern as The Kingdom recorded the 2nd highest ever Omicron daily total. ...
បុគ្គលិក ខ្មែរថាមស៍
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501029737/cambodia-omicron-cases-surge-past-7000-total-as-more-deaths-recorded/
PM: No need to close Phnom Penh or Cambodia because of Omicron
Responding to rumours that the Royal Government plans to close Phnom Penh or close the country after the spread of Omicron, PM Hun Sen has declared that there is no need to for closure like in 2021 due to the high vaccination rate. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501029667/pm-no-need-to-close-phnom-penh-or-cambodia-because-of-omicron/
Rush for antiviral meds as new Omicron cases rocket
The Ministry of Health and Covid-19 commissions across the country have urged the public to increase vigilance amid a surge in Omicron cases, as some in the capital began stocking up on antiviral medication to prepare for the possibility of catching the virus. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rush-antiviral-meds-new-omicron-cases-rocket
PM lauds women’s contributions
Women form an incalculable part of Cambodia’s economy, Prime Minister Hun Sen has declared, as he praised efforts of the Cambodian National Council for Women’s (CNCW) in contributing to the Kingdom’s development over the years. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-lauds-womens-contributions
Cambodia warns of 4-digit numbers of daily COVID-19 infections
A Cambodia’s health spokesperson has warned of four-figure numbers of daily COVID-19 cases, urging people to adhere to health protocols. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501028616/cambodia-warns-of-4-digit-numbers-of-daily-covid-19-infections/
Another 430 Omicron community cases in Cambodia
The Ministry of Health on February 17 reported 444 new Covid-19 cases, 14 of which were imported and all were confirmed to be the Omicron variant. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/another-430-omicron-community-cases-cambodia
Belgium to assist promotion of education in Cambodia
The commitment was made by Ms. Silbille de Cartier d’Yves, newly-appointed Bangkok-Based Ambassador of Belgium to Cambodia in a meeting with Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501026673/belgium-to-assist-promotion-of-education-in-cambodia/
No change in P Vihear province poverty rate
Preah Vihear Provincial Administration has reported only a slight decline in the poverty rate despite a steady decrease before the pandemic. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501025862/no-change-in-p-vihear-province-poverty-rate/
Government spends $30 million per month on Social Assistance programs
The Royal Government of Cambodia spends more than $30 million per month to implement social assistance programs, especially the development of strong, sustainable and inclusive social protection system for the benefit of all target groups. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501026045/government-spends-30-million-per-month-on-social-assistance-programs/
Omicron spread forces PM Hun Sen to postpone meeting with Grade A students
Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced the postponement of his planned get-together with the 1,753 students who have got their baccalaureate with grade A, due to the fast spreading Omicron variant. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501025306/omicron-spread-forces-pm-hun-sen-to-postpone-meeting-with-grade-a-students/
HIV prevention highlighted by NAA on Valentine’s Day
The National AIDS Authority (NAA) took Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to educate the general public about HIV/AIDS prevention, especially among young people and those with same-sex partners. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hiv-prevention-highlighted-naa-valentines-day
PM lauds fight against fake news on World Radio Day
Radio broadcasting institutions have been crucial in the fight against fake news on social media in Cambodia, said Prime Minister Hun Sen in a message to mark World Radio Day. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-lauds-fight-against-fake-news-world-radio-day
Fully vaccinated patients can go free after recovery: ministry
Fully vaccinated Covid-19 patients who have been treated at home and test negative are allowed to return to daily activities, while those without the primary course of jabs are required to complete an additional seven days of quarantine, the Ministry of Health has announced. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fully-vaccinated-patients-can-go-free-after-recovery-ministry
Ministry of Education issues new directive on strengthening Standard Operating Principles for Health and Safety in Educational Establishments
In response to the growing wave of Omicron cases in Cambodia, the Ministry of Education has issued a new directive on strengthening Standard Operating Principles for Health and Safety in Educational Establishments ...
Siphan: Access to Information law will oblige spokespersons to face press
The Government Spokesperson Unit recently held its annual press conference offering journalists an opportunity to query the challenges and achievements of government ministries and institutions, in line with the Access to Information law. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siphan-access-information-law-will-oblige-spokespersons-face-press
Community cases surge as Cambodia records highest ever Omicron daily total
Cambodia recorded it’s 5th consecutive day of triple digit daily new Omicron cases with the highest ever daily Omicron total and the highest all variant total since October 17th 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501021963/community-cases-surge-as-cambodia-records-highest-ever-omicron-daily-total/
More psych patients now eligible for care
The criteria for Cambodians eligible to receive treatment and care at the mental rehabilitation centre in Kandal province has been expanded, with a senior official urging municipal and provincial authorities to send eligible residents to the facility. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-psych-patients-now-eligible-care
Teacher training facilities upgraded in Phnom Penh
Cambodia and Japan are set to inaugurate four new buildings at the Phnom Penh Teacher Education College, thanks to Japanese grant aid. The four new buildings – to be inaugurated on February 9 – include a library and administrative, academic and multi-purpose buildings. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/teacher-training-facilities-upgraded-phnom-penh
Grade A students reach record, set to meet PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen will meet with the talented students who received a Grade A in the recent high school diploma exams – also known as baccalaureate II, or Bacc II’ – in an event to be held in Phnom Penh on February 28. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/grade-students-reach-record-set-meet-pm
New Year held in 2022: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that the Khmer New Year celebration and holidays – which falls in mid-April – will be celebrated this year, following two years of cancellations of public celebrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-year-held-2022-pm
Improved NR7 will open up the economy in Northeast
An upgraded section of National Road 7, spanning more than 93km in Kratie province, has been officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Hun Sen. The project – worth more than $33 million – was begun in 2016, with funding from China. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/improved-nr7-will-open-economy-northeast