The ‘King of Koh Kong’ speaks out
Senator Ly Yong Phat, owner of the Phnom Penh Palm Sugar and Kampong Speu Sugar companies, has released a statement as a result of US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks that describe him as “The King of Koh Kong”. He answers such questions as why he wants to develop sugar plantations, international trade relations and environmental degradation. He briefly addresses the land concessions granted him and his companies, and the resulting protests.
