Over 1,400 prisoners at Prey Sar prison evacuated due to flooding

The Interior Ministry has announced that over 1,400 inmates at Correctional Centre 2 in Prey Sar Prison were evacuated on Friday to a nearby facility as their dormitories flooded.

Khmers help Khmers: PM tells officials not to hinder Sokha from aiding flood victims

Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered authorities not to hinder former opposition leader Kem Sokha from distributing food and supplies to flood victims in provinces.

Plummeting prices put resin farmers in a sticky situation

Families that depend on resin to make a living are expressing concern about declining incomes and resin trees due to forest logging.

Vanishing scenic lake irks owners of luxury housing development

In the past decade, Phnom Penh has undergone rapid development with increasing urban population and foreign investments. Meanwhile, the city's landscape has been affected by a massive demand for land and real estate, as many lakes and natural reservoirs in the city and suburbs have been filled in, or partially filled in, to make way for new development.

Australia strengthens ties with Kingdom over regional defence strategy

Defence Minister General Tea Banh and the Australian Defence Minister, Linda Reynolds, have committed to boosting military ties between the two nations in a bid to strengthen mutual security and combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

US-Cambodia history of law enforcement success

United States Ambassador Patrick Murphy highlighted the success of law enforcement cooperation between the US and Cambodia over the past years, saying joint efforts make the Kingdom safer and healthier.

US’ Murphy touts cooperation on legal enforcement

US ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy said cooperation between the two nations regarding legal enforcement had produced results, but was usually 'unheralded'.

Ministry issues flood safety guidelines for factories

The Ministry of Labour issued guidelines for factory owners yesterday to help prepare them for floods as Phnom Penh and other provinces have been hit hard by heavy rainfall.

Floods force road closures,13 dead

After inspecting heavily flooded roads in the country, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport urged specialists in Phnom Penh and the provinces to ban traffic on the most-affected roads to reduce safety risks to citizens and prevent damage to property.

Gov’t finds 145 cases of fake news last month

The Fake News Monitoring Committee of the Ministry of Information found 145 cases of fake news, incitement, social pollution and insults against the Kingdom's senior leadership on social media in September.

Court clerks urged to fulfil duties

MInister of Justice Koeut Rith advised alumni and court clerk students of the Royal School of Court Clerk at the Royal Academy of Judicial Professions to fulfil their duties honourably. There are currently 688 court clerk students enrolled in the programme.

On debt row: US loan to Lon Nol gov’t like noose to Cambodia

Nearly 50 years after the Khmer Republic Government owed hundreds of million dollars over loans for food supplies to feed the country, the issue remains unsolved and United States Ambassador Patrick Murphy yesterday said he would love to see the progress on the war debt, which has grown to more than half a billion dollars.

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French Embassy hosts leadership workshop to empower women

Seventeen Cambodian businesswomen, NGO and civil society organisation representatives attended the Women's Leadership Workshop yesterday, which aims to strengthen their capacity within management roles.

FBI to set up office in Cambodia

The National Police said yesterday that the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation will set up an office at its headquarters in Phnom Penh after a joint task force was established, a move that will enhance the rule of law in Kingdom.

Sihanoukville land dispute has long trail of shady dealings

A group of 120 families in Preah Sihanouk province's Kampong Seila district have sent a letter to Prime Minister Hun Sen seeking his intervention in their land dispute.

Candidates vie for BAKC presidency

Members of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) will elect a new president for its 13th mandate on October 16. Five candidates are competing for the position ' Ly Chantola, Ket Khy, Sam Sokong, Sek Sophoan and Sar Sovann.

Cintri workers ready to negotiate – again

CINTRI rubbish collectors sent a petition to the Phnom Penh Municipal Hall on Tuesday requesting a new negotiation on Wednesday, according to a representative.

Lawyers seek right to meet arrested clients within 24 hours

The Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) president, Suon Visal, has requested Minister of Interior Sar Kheng to help lawyers fulfil their profession smoothly by permitting police to allow lawyers to meet their clients when they are arrested.

Over 1,000 prisoners evacuated as flash floods continue

More that 1,000 inmates have been evacuated to Siem Reap province following continuing flash floods.