Vannak gets 13 years for murder of mistress

Sokha orders destruction of timber trucks in B’bang

National Military Police commander Sao Sokha ordered the destruction on Monday of 10 makeshift vehicles that were used in forestry crimes in Battambang province.

NGO set to fund acid attack victim’s surgical care in US

NGOs invited to discuss MFI report

Officials of NGOs Licadho and Sahmakum Teang Tnaut will attend a closed-door meeting at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday to explain the findings of their recent report claiming that increasing levels of debt at microfinance institutions (MFIs) has resulted in human rights violations.

Cambodia, Laos begin troop withdrawal from disputed area

Cambodia and Laos have begun to withdraw troops from disputed territory in Preah Vihear province after senior military officials from both sides conducted negotiations.

End to gambling deadline set for 2020

The Council of Ministers on Friday said the government has instructed authorities to eliminate all online and arcade gambling by the end of the year.

Bar Association to screen lawyers over corrupt practices

The Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia on Friday issued a statement saying it will work with the Justice Ministry to screen lawyers suspected of bribing judges.

Koh Kong authorities probe land sale in Botum Sakor National Park

The Koh Kong Provincial Administration is probing a news report that a private company had colluded with the local authorities to buy 40ha in the Botum Sakor National Park.

Calls made for Sokha’s release on anniversary

On the eve of the second anniversary of Kem Sokha’s arrest, a lawyer for the president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party has repeated calls for his client’s treason charge to be dropped.

Council of Ministers passes construction management draft law

At a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday, the Council of Ministers approved a “fundamentally necessary” draft law to improve standards in the construction sector.

Gov’t urged to protect resources

Some 70 NGO representatives, forest activists and university students signed an open letter urging the government to find ways to prevent and combat forestry crimes more effectively.

RCAF officials forced to pick oknha title or their position

More than two-thirds of senior officials at the General Command Headquarters of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) have decided to relinquish their oknha titles to maintain their roles in the armed forces, an RCAF official said.

Angkor ticket sales $70M this year

Revenue from ticket sales at Angkor Archaeological Park reached only $69.4 million during the first eight months this year – an 11.82 per cent year-on-year decrease, said an Angkor Enterprise report on Sunday.

Bar association takes on corruption among lawyers

The Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) said it would strictly monitor the activities of all professional lawyers to end corrupt practices among them in the judicial system.

Hun Sen offers Rainsy bet on arrest within 24 hours of return

Hun Sen has offered Sam Rainsy a wager regarding his announced return to Cambodia on November 9, with the prime minister to step down should the latter do so and not be arrested within 24 hours.

Cambodia, Lao troop withdrawal begun

Cambodia and Laos have begun to withdraw their troops from disputed territory near the border in Preah Vihear province after senior military officials from both nations has recently conducted bilateral negotiation.

Hun Sen issues ultimatum to end online gambling by end of the year

Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered authorities to end all online and arcade gambling in the Kingdom by the end of this year in a bid to safeguard security and public order.

Minimum wage council selects vice presidents

The National Council for Minimum Wage yesterday selected two vice presidents to represent workers and employers as it officially begins discussions on the minimum wage for garment and footwear factory workers in 2020.

Sar Kheng meets with civil society groups

Interior Ministry officials yesterday held a meeting in Phnom Penh to address concerns raised by registered civil society organisations over restrictions to their work by sub-national officials.

Ream Naval Base discussed with US Navy official

A deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces over the weekend met with a top US Navy official and reiterated that the Kingdom will not allow any foreign military presence on its soil.