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Cambodia’s Corruption Index Slips, Indicating Stagnation in Fight Against Corruption

31 Jan 2024 2:14 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

Cambodia’s corruption index on Transparency International 2023 has worsened, falling two points from last year, according to Transparency International Cambodia (TIC). The Corruption Perceptions Index…

People stand in front of the entrance to the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, June 10, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Fee for COVID-19 rapid tests at hospitals add more burden for poor patients and family members

11 Jun 2021 7:00 AM|

Mak Bunthoeun, a retired resident of Phnom Penh's Sen Sok district, usually spends $60 on his diabetes treatment at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital. That figure has gone up, however, with the hospital now charging $15 for a mandatory COVID-19 rapid test every time he enters.

Ferry passengers look out at the NagaWorld hotel and casino from the ferry in Phnom Penh, June 2, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Collective of 73 rights groups rejects NagaWorld layoff plan

10 Jun 2021 9:50 PM|

A wide assortment of workers’ rights and civil society organizations issued a joint statement Thursday rejecting the ongoing mass layoff of NagaWorld employees and labelling the downsizing as a clear attempt to bust the casino company’s union.

Local authorities spray down a moto entering Kampong Khlaing commune in Soutr Nikum district following a COVID-19 outbreak, June 10, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Siem Reap announces new red zones after public officials test positive

10 Jun 2021 8:46 PM|

Two areas in Siem Reap city have been declared red zones for two weeks by the provincial authority following serious COVID-19 outbreaks last week. So…

Soldiers carry Cambodia's first drop of crude oil during a ceremony at Phnom Penh's Win Win Monument, June 9, 2021. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Cambodia’s oil production uncertain as KrisEnergy declares insolvency

9 Jun 2021 8:48 PM|

Despite the government’s pride in Cambodia’s long-awaited oil production, the nation’s oil industry remains in limbo after developer KrisEnergy announced it was unable to pay its debts.

Rong Chhun leaves the Supreme court on November 11, 2020. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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Rong Chhun and Sar Kanika denied bail amid COVID-19 prison outbreak

8 Jun 2021 10:08 PM|

Prominent unionist Rong Chhun and youth activist Sar Kanika were denied bail at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Tuesday. The decision comes amid an unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak in Cambodia’s prisons, with justice ministry officials discussing potentially releasing juvenile inmates nearing the end of their sentences back into their communities.

Representatives of NagaWorld staff submitted a petition Tuesday to the Labour Ministry to reinstate some 1,300 workers from the casino company who have received a layoff notice. CamboJA/ Panha Chhorpoan

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NagaWorld union files complaint to Labour Ministry asking casino execs to stop mass layoff

8 Jun 2021 7:55 PM|

NagaWorld workers, including top leaders of the company’s union, have officially filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour seeking intervention as casino management pushes ahead with the mass layoff of more than 1,300 workers.

A person drives past the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications on Monivong Blvd, in Phnom Penh, June 7, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Cambodian government refutes UN criticisms of internet gateway law

8 Jun 2021 7:00 AM|

The Cambodian government defended the country’s planned National Internet Gateway (NIG), after three UN Special Rapporteurs raised concerns, saying it could be used to suppress online freedom of expression.

The journalists charged with extortion after taking photos in a private area of a timber warehouse late last week in Preah Vihear. Photo credited by The Association of Freedom for Cambodian Journalists

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Eight local journalists charged with extortion in timber warehouse case

7 Jun 2021 9:00 PM|

In a case that has attracted mixed attention from press freedom groups, the Preah Vihear provincial court on Sunday sent eight small-time journalists from just as many publications into pretrial detention for allegedly taking photos in a private area without permission and extorting a timber warehouse.