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Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement Law promulgated
His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has signed into law the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between Cambodia and South Korea on January 29, 2022, after it was cleared by the National Assembly and Senate. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501018386/cambodia-korea-free-trade-agreement-law-promulgated/
King Sihamoni endorses ‘single citizenship’ law in principle
King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday endorsed in principle the new draft Constitutional Amendment limiting the top four national positions to only Khmer nationality, thereby easing its passage through the legislatures without stumbling blocks. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950340/king-sihamoni-endorses-single-citizenship-law-in-principle/
His Majesty the King congratulates China on 72nd Founding Anniversary
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has extended his congratulations to the People’s Republic of China on its 72nd founding anniversary. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945358/his-majesty-the-king-congratulates-china-on-72nd-founding-anniversary/
King, PM congratulate Hungary over anniversary of diplomatic ties
King Norodom Sihamoni in a congratulatory letter to President of Hungary János Áder on September 10 to mark the 65th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries had also expressed his intention to visit the country. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50938533/king-pm-congratulate-hungary-over-anniversary-of-diplomatic-ties/
King orders new appeal court staff appointments
King Norodom Sihamoni has issued a royal decree ordering the appointment of 18 judges across the three newly established regional Appeal Courts. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-orders-new-appeal-court-staff-appointments
Anti-Corruption Unit investigates wealth of sacked RCAF general
A probe was launched on Monday into the excessive wealth of the sacked commander of the Ratanakkiri provincial Military Police, Kim Reaksmey, despite no official complaint having been filed as yet, Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) president Om Yentieng said. “Using our own authority and information available ...
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-corruption-unit-investigates-wealth-sacked-rcaf-general
New KWP president named
The former senior adviser to the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), Kong Korm, has been named the honorary president of the Khmer Will Party (KWP). The appointment came after Korm and his son Kong Bora became the first of 118 banned senior CNRP ...
Mech Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/new-kwp-president-named
Former chief bodyguard receives royal pardon
The former chief bodyguard of late Senate president Chea Sim has received a royal pardon nearly eight years after he was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on several charges, according to a royal decree dated November 12, last year, and obtained by The Post ...
Mech Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/former-chief-bodyguard-receives-royal-pardon
King ‘rehabilitates’ Kong Korm and son to pave way for return
King Norodom Sihamoni on Tuesday granted “rehabilitation” to Kong Korm and his son Kong Bora – the first of 118 opposition officials banned from politics for five years to request a royal decree – allowing them to return to the political fold. The 118 high-ranking ...
Mech Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/king-rehabilitates-kong-korm-and-son-pave-way-return
King signs Article 45 amendment paving way for opposition return
The change to Article 45 of the Law on Political Parties has gone into effect after King Norodom Sihamoni signed off on the amendment on Sunday. It gives the prime minister the power to request the return of political rights to those banned by the ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/king-signs-article-45-amendment-paving-way-opposition-return
‘Unity’ urged by King as West ‘boycotts’ opening
King Norodom Sihamoni used the opening of parliament on Wednesday morning to call for “strong national solidarity based on the spirit of national unity” as he inaugurated the sixth mandate of the National Assembly in a ceremony that was devoid of representatives from major Western ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unity-urged-king-west-boycotts-opening
PM calls for reshuffle of ministry
Prime minister-designate Hun Sen on Friday sent a letter to King Norodom Sihamoni, requesting a reshuffle among top brass at the Ministry of Interior. Seen by The Post on Saturday, the letter indicates that 10 senior officials have reached retirement age. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-calls-reshuffle-ministry
Jailed CNRP 14 receive royal pardon
In a royal decree signed on Monday night, King Norodom Sihamoni pardoned 14 former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) officials, including senior official Meach Sovannara, at the request of prime minister-designate Hun Sen. They were released last night. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jailed-cnrp-14-receive-royal-pardon
Former KPP leader pardoned by King
King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday granted a royal pardon to former Khmer Power Party president Sourn Serey Ratha, who had been jailed for just over a year after being convicted of inciting military personnel disobedience and demoralising the army. .. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50526482/former-kpp-leader-pardoned-by-king-2/
Boeung Kak’s Vanny is released
Boeung Kak community land activist Tep Vanny was freed from Prey Sar prison on Monday night after a release warrant was issued by Phnom Penh Municipal Court. This followed a Royal Pardon from King Norodom Sihamoni. Three other Boeung Kak land activists were also released ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/boeung-kaks-vanny-released
Hun Sen formally appointed as PM
King Norodom Sihamoni on Friday appointed Hun Sen as prime minister with the duty of organising a government for approval by the National Assembly. On his re-appointment, Mr Hun Sen pledged to do his best to serve the whole nation for another five-year term after ...
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50524420/hun-sen-formally-appointed-as-pm/
Ex-deputy PM Lay Sreng called in to court for defamation
Former Deputy Prime Minister Lu Lay Sreng, who has been abroad since October, has been summonsed to appear in Phnom Penh Municipal Court for a defamation hearing on January 25. Lay Sreng, 77, was sued for defamation by his former party, Funcinpec, and Prime Minister ...
Niem Chheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ex-deputy-pm-lay-sreng-called-court-defamation
King signs promotion for 45 new generals
The King has signed off on another round of mass military promotions, elevating 45 officers to the rank of brigadier general, contributing to the rising total of at least 607 new generals in the last 10 months. ...
Mech Dara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-signs-promotion-45-new-generals
Proposed law to ban insulting monarchy prompts free speech fears
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng held a meeting with other top ministry officials yesterday to discuss introducing a legal amendment banning insults to the King, similar to so-called “lèse-majesté” laws in Thailand, which critics have characterised as a cudgel to suppress dissent. ...
Niem Chheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/proposed-law-ban-insulting-monarchy-prompts-free-speech-fears
King signs off on amended election laws allowing CNRP seat redistribution
King Norodom Sihamoni signed off on four sets of controversial amendments to Cambodia’s electoral laws yesterday, officially approving provisions that will allow the opposition CNRP’s seats to be redistributed in the event of its dissolution. ...
Mech Dara and Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-signs-amended-election-laws-allowing-cnrp-seat-redistribution