Social development
National strength needs citizens’ participation, says PM
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, this morning encouraged the citizens to take part in building more strength for the Kingdom. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385975/national-strength-needs-citizens-participation-says-pm/
Skills training for 1.5 million people will focus on 10 areas with 38 skills, says PM
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, stated that the vocational training policy for 1.5 million young people will focus on 10 areas and 38 professions. .. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386064/skills-training-for-1-5-million-people-will-focus-on-10-areas-with-38-skills-says-pm/
National competition showcases students' mechatronic skills
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), Ministry of Economy and Finance Research Creativity and Innovation Fund (RCI Fund), and STEM Cambodia Organization have announced the winners of the first National Creative Mechatronic Product Design Competition for secondary school students. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-national-competition-showcases-students-mechatronic-skills
Digital campaign launched to protect Cambodia’s forests
A digital campaign, #ShowMeYourTree, has been launched to increase awareness about the importance of biodiversity, fantastic landscape views, and the crucial roles of the protectors, especially indigenous communities, in rainforest conservation. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/digital-campaign-launched-to-protect-cambodia-forests
CHRC shares report before submission to OHCHR
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) held a workshop to share its findings on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Kingdom. It aimed to increase awareness among stakeholders and gather input to optimise the report, before it ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chrc-shares-report-submission-ohchr
New ID cards launched to support and integrate the country’s disabled citizens
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation has introduced ID cards for people with disabilities to enhance their access to social services and promote their inclusion in socio-economic activities. ...
Childhood diabetes a ‘pressing issue’
UNBEKNOWN to Rorn Chamroeun, her 12-year-old daughter had battled kidney failure since birth, a situation intricately linked to her daughter’s consumption of sugary drinks. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/childhood-diabetes-pressing-issue
Khmer to be mandatory for private schools from December
The inclusion of the Khmer language as a compulsory subject in the curriculum of private schools has received strong support from educational experts as it will promote the Cambodian language and culture. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384071/khmer-to-be-mandatory-for-private-schools-from-december/
Minister outlines principles of grade 12 exams
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has reiterated that this year’s grade 12, or baccalaureate, exams will be held according to the “principles of law, justice, transparency and acceptable results”. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-outlines-principles-grade-12-exams
Royal Government plans to spend about $36 million to train young people from poor families
In 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia planned to spend about $36 million on vocational training for young people from poor and vulnerable families across the country. This is according to the draft of the 2024 national budget, which was released by the Ministry of ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383846/royal-government-plans-to-spend-about-36-million-to-train-young-people-from-poor-families/
Education Ministry asks students not to contest Bac II results
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has requested students not to contest the results of the Baccalaureate Exam, also known as the Bac II, which will take place in November as the Ministry guarantees transparency and accuracy in assessing the exam. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383521/education-ministry-asks-students-not-to-contest-bac-ii-results/
Report records rate of journalist harassment in Cambodia
The Journalism Situation in Cambodia Report reveals there were nine cases of harassment recorded against journalists between July and September, including intimidation in the run-up to the elections. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-report-records-rate-of-journalist-harassment-in-cambodia
US continues to support Cambodia in the areas of employment, social security, and vocational training
Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, on October 25, met with US Ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy at the Ministry. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501382316/us-continues-to-support-cambodia-in-the-areas-of-employment-social-security-and-vocational-training/
Education minister issues order limiting cellphone use in classes
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has issued a directive barring students from using phones or electronic devices in classrooms or during study hours without the permission of teachers. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-minister-issues-order-limiting-cellphone-use-classes
China pledges to lure investors to Sihanoukville
The Chinese government has given the green light to attract investors to Preah Sihanouk province, prompting hopes that fresh life will be breathed into many of Sihanoukville’s abandoned buildings. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/china-pledges-to-lure-investors-to-sihanoukville
Classroom ban introduced on electronic devices
Authorities have issued a blanket ban on the use of electronic devices, including smartphones, in public schools nationwide as part of a move to improve the efficiency of education. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-classroom-ban-introduced-on-electronic-devices
CSOs, political parties call for the restoration of democracy, human rights in line with Paris Peace Agreements
NGOs and political parties have called on the 18 signatories of the Paris Peace Agreements and Cambodian government to “restore democracy and respect human rights”. ...
Pok Ponlue and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/csos-political-parties-call-for-the-restoration-of-democracy-human-rights-in-line-with-paris-peace-agreements/
Digital governance gaining momentum in Cambodia
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication recently organized a GovTech Conference, a platform for digital technical officers to share practical experience and case studies related to governance and digital technology. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381307/digital-governance-gaining-momentum-in-cambodia/
Ministry bans use of mobile phones, electronic devices in classrooms
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has announced a ban on the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in classrooms and during school hours unless they are used for teaching activities. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381347/ministry-bans-use-of-mobile-phones-electronic-devices-in-classrooms/
Royal government boosts partnership with private sector
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has been promoting the participation of the private sector, as its good partner, in the country development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381558/royal-government-boosts-partnership-with-private-sector/
Spike in dengue fever cases
Cambodia recorded a record number of dengue fever cases in the first nine months of 2023, reaching 21,568. This marks a huge 184 percent hike from the same period last year, with the population urged to take precautions. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/spike-in-dengue-fever-cases
Vulnerable households to receive free health services
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled plans to extend the health equity fund to provide vulnerable households with access to free healthcare. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/vulnerable-households-to-receive-free-health-services
National project supports people with disabilities
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has joined forces with ATscale to launch a project that aims to help people with disabilities to live healthy, productive, independent, and dignified lives and engage in training activities and the job market by providing various assistive technology (AT). ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/national-project-supports-people-with-disabilities
MoEYS, KAPE, and Meta launch khmer digital literacy program syllabus to support ongoing initiative
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Kampuchea Action to Promote Education (KAPE) and Meta came together to officially launch a Khmer Digital Literacy Programme (KDLP) resource pack highlighting specific modules to be introduced in New Generation Schools (NGS) and other public schools as part ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/moeys-kape-and-meta-launch-khmer-digital-literacy-program-syllabus-to-support-ongoing-initiative
