City Hall to provide free buses for Pchum Ben exodus

City Hall has announced that it will provide free buses for the public to travel from Phnom Penh to 17 provinces for Pchum Ben later this month.

Brands Alliance Int’l appoints The Phnom Penh Post as media partner

Brands Alliance International (Cambodia) has selected The Phnom Penh Post as its official media partner for the inaugural launch of its Cambodia Outstanding Employee Awards.

Ministry seeks to reduce red tape at airports, borders

The Ministry of Tourism said it is working with the relevant bodies to reduce red tape at airports and international border checkpoints.

Asean commits to tackle health threats

Health ministers from all 10 Asean member states on Friday expressed their joint commitment to increase public health protection measures and address challenges in the health sector to improve welfare for people of all ages in their respective countries and the region after a two-day meeting in Siem Reap province.

Region probes social security

Cambodia will host the biannual meeting of Mekong Delta labour ministers in two weeks’ time when they will discuss having a common social security net for workers.

Savuth summoned over M’kiri ELCs

The Mondulkiri Provincial Court has summoned Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries secretary of state Chan Savuth to appear on September 12 for questioning over his alleged granting of economic land concessions (ELCs).

Mahathir Mohamad speaks on Kingdom’s democracy

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday urged Cambodian students to be proud of their culture while adopting aspects of democracy that work for the Kingdom.

Malaysia eyes increased trade with Kingdom

Twenty-five years since Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s last official visit to Cambodia, the oldest-serving state leader has returned to renew and strengthen relations between the two countries. In an interview with Khmer Times, Mr Mahathir shares his vision for the future direction of bilateral relations, including a focus on increasing trade and investment between the two nations.

NGOs to stand ground during review

Licadho and Sahmakum Teang Tnaut are set to defend their report on the predatory practices of microfinance institutions in the Kingdom at the Council of Ministers office tomorrow.

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.