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30th June, 2021
4 die in a fire caused by rice cooker
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Four people were killed and another injured yesterday when a rice cooker exploded in Phnom Penh’s Daun Penh district. The victims were sleeping on mezzaine floor when the fire broke out at about 4.30am. Other family members managed to escape with either minor or no injuries.
30th June, 2021
Stormy times forecast
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The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a warning over strong winds and lightning from today to July 6.
Cambodia will be affected by the moderate southwest monsoon and low pressure from China.
29th June, 2021
Beer Truck Crash Injures 2
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According to the Koh Kong Police, a Cambodia beer truck suffered brake failure and overturned while the driver was speeding downhill on National Road No. 48, at a point of Ta Tai slope in Anlong Vak village, Koh Kong.
29th June, 2021
Rare species confirmed in Cambodia
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An Asiatic golden cat, a rare species in the world, has been captured on camera by experts at the Virachey National Park in Ratanakiri province.
28th June, 2021
Chinese Man Keeps White Tiger on Roof Top
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Authorities have confiscated a live lion from a Chinese man who was illegally raising the king of the jungle in his home. The story first came to light after neighbors took pictures which were shared on Twitter.
People do not have the right to raise wild animals, which is contrary to the law and Article 49 of the Law on Forestry, that states the keeping of rare or endangered species is prohibited.
The 70kg male lion will be sent to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center.
28th June, 2021
Huge fire in Russian Market area
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12 fire vehicles were called yesterday evening to a blaze that destroyed 2 buildings in Phnom Penh’s Toul Tum Poung district.
The fire spread rapidly from the house to other house in the street, causing panic amongst residents.
After an hour combatting intense flames, the fire was finally extinguished, the fire is believed to have been caused by an electricity surge, however investigators are still working to pinpoint the cause.
27th June, 2021
Murder-Suicide stuns onlookers
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A man has shot a young woman and then killed himself in front of market goers in Stung Treng.
Police say that the victim was the ex-girlfriend of the shooter and had broken up with the gunman and recently become engaged to another man. The gunman shot the unfortunate victim in a fit of jealousy and then killed himself.
26th June, 2021
Tripadvisor lists Angkor Wat as one of its top travel activities
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A three-day discover tour of of Angkor, Waterfalls, Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple - Siem Reap Cambodia wins Tripadvisor’s World’s Top Luxury Tour Award.
Tripadvisor announced, the winners of its 2021 Travellers’ Choice® “Best of the Best” Things to Do Awards.
26th June, 2021
July 8 deadline for vaccination in Phnom Penh
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The Phnom Penh Capital Administration has announced that the last date for vaccination for the people in Phnom Penh who yet to get vaccinated in the capital will end on July 08 at 17:00
The administration appealed to people in the city who are living, doing business, other occupations in Phnom Penh and who have not been vaccinated, to please hurry and get vaccinated from June 27 to July 08.
25th June, 2021
Traffic accidents cost near 1/2 billion dollars per year
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The cost of road traffic accidents in Cambodia was found to be $466.8 million for 2019, or 1.7 per cent of annual Gross Domestic Product, according to a National Road Safety Committee press release on June 23.
The press release said that of the total cost, 88.8 per cent is due to loss of life and associated lifetime earnings.
25th June, 2021
Cambodia to benefit from FAO-led projects
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Cambodia is among the beneficiaries of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded $46.6 million projects led by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
The projects will assist countries and communities to adopt more sustainable and climate-resilient practices, foster regional cooperation, and enact stronger policies to conserve biodiversity and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
25th June, 2021
First 2 gold bars produced
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Two gold dore bars weighing a combined 8.6kg have been produced during the three-day commissioning of the gold room.
The company had promised first gold before the end of the current quarter and achieved it with six days to spare.
Emerald is maintaining its guidance of 100,000-120,000 ounces per annum of production, with average production of 106,000ozpa at all-in sustaining costs of $754/oz, in line with its 2017 definitive feasibility study.
24th June, 2021
Clean tech an ‘urgent need’ in Cambodia’s climate battle
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Cambodia reiterated its commitment to developing policies and stimulating clean technology use to ensure energy security and deliver a more affordable and sustainable energy future by reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change.
Currently Fossil fuels – coal and oil – account for 60 per cent of Cambodia’s energy mix, while renewable sources – hydropower, solar and biomass – represent the remaining 40 per cent
24rd June, 2021
Traffic is leading cause of deaths and injuries in Cambodia
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In 2019, Cambodia saw almost 13,700 injuries and more than 2,000 deaths due to traffic accidents – with an average of 5.4 people dying daily. Making road traffic the leading cause of deaths and injuries in the Kingdom.
75% of the fatalities are motorbike users, followed by pedestrians, family car users, and goods vehicle users. Over 80 percent of all registered vehicles involved in road accidents were motorbikes. Most fatalities occurred on national roads and within the capital.
24rd June, 2021
Lightning claims 2 more lives
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Lightning struck and killed two people in Kandal province while attempting to seek shelter during a thunderstorm on Tuesday.
A 53yr old man brought his son and his son-in-law to hunt animals by trapping in the afternoon, unknowing that he would return home alone.
Once it started to rain, the 2 younger men went under a tree seeking shelter, but were instead struck by lightning.
23rd June, 2021
196 new plants discovered around Tonle Sap Lake
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A large variety of plants from the Tonle Sap Lake area have been discovered by officials from the Tonle Sap Authority (TSA), but one tree in particular has revealed that it provides many benefits.
The tree is a kind of flooded forest species. It grows around the Tonle Sap Lake in water during the wet season. The green leaves of the tree can be eaten and its bark is used for medicinal purposes such as the treatment of malaria, diarrhoea and syphilis. It's fruit can be fried and crushed then applied to teeth and gums to prevent tooth decay. The trunk can be used as a millstone, firewood and coal.
23rd June, 2021
National Road 3 to Kampot be completed later this year
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The completion of the road construction, originally planned for 2022, is now set in September this year. Stretching over 134km, the project started in May 2018 and costs $220 million.
Surveillance cameras are also planned to be installed to catch the speeding drivers, whereas the maximum speed is 80km per hour.
23rd June, 2021
Cambodia First commercial gold mine goes online
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Australian miner Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd on June 21 began the commercial operation of its $120 million Okvau Gold Project in the northeastern province of Mondulkiri, becoming the Kingdom’s first gold producer.
The Gold mining site and processing plant have the capacity to process nearly two million tonnes of ore per year.
22nd June, 2021
Vietnamese boat people struggle after houses dismantled
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The Phnom Penh government has allowed households to relocate to Kruos hamlet, about 18 km from the center of Phnom Penh city. As of this week, nearly 200 households with more than 300 fish rafts have been relocated. Another 150 households have been moved to Leuk Daek district, Kandal province, near Vinh Xuong international border gate, Vietnam’s An Giang province.
The decision to relocate houses, aims to protect waterway traffic, environment, ecosystem, and public health. But due to the urgent time and the Covid-19 pandemic, many households were unable to relocate within the time frame. Many fish cages were damaged during the move, causing heavy property loss. Some people had to cover their tents at the riverside or rent land from local people to live temporarily.
21st June, 2021
Strong winds bring down billboard in Kampot
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The billboard reportedly came down at around 6:10am when rain and strong gusts of wind swept through the area. No one was injured by the metal structure fell but pillars supporting the billboard crashed into the roof of a nearby house and a parked car.
20th June, 2021
So far this year, Tourist arrivals down 93%
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For the 1st quarter of this year, Cambodia welcomed a total of 82,839 international tourists, down a whopping 93 per cent from 1,160,067 over the same period last year.
Thai tourists ranked first at 41,794, followed by Chinese at 25,986, Vietnamese at 2,993, and Indonesian at 2,933. Other arrivals were from Korea, Taiwan, the US, Malaysia, Japan and France.
18th June, 2021
Nature eco activists arrested
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3 "Mother Nature" activists have been arrested for illegal organization and using terrorist financing.
Spokes person from the National Police said that arrests were made for 3 reasons:
1: This group is an illegal organization.
2. All their activities are undertaken under the guise of helping the environment, but actually incite the public to oppose and overthrow the government.
3. This group operates with ‘terror financing’ supplied to their bosses by foreigners.
18th June, 2021
Schools to stay closed despite wide spread appeals
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The Ministry of Education yesterday said that all schools will remain closed and children will continue with their online classes.
There have been requests by some management and parents to re-open schools, the ministry said they have to look into the safety and welfare of the children, especially with the ongoing Covid-19 cases and deaths.
17th June, 2021
American national goes off at Kampot shop keeper.
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A video was posted by a shopkeeper to social media who was the unwilling target of what appears to have been an unprovoked attack by an American man – who was not wearing a face-mask, in apparent defiance of Royal Government rules. It was also noted that he was not wearing a motorcycle helmet – again, breaking the laws of Cambodia.
Few hours later the man located and arrested by local police.
16th, June 2021
Japan firm to grow marijuana in the Kingdom
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Japanese-owned Yamato Green Co Ltd have expressed interest in commercial cultivation of marijuana within Cambodia, to export cannabis products to the US and Japanese pharmaceutical industries.
16th June, 2021
Pailin drug gang busted in Battambang
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Police have busted a drugs gang that was operating in front of a Chinese factory in Battambang province. The raid netted 6 arrests.
A large amount of Methamphetamine – commonly known as ‘ice’ as well as tablets known as ‘Yaba’ or ‘crazy drug’ was seized.
16th June, 2021
1,300 floating houses on Tonle Sap river dismantled
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In just 2 days, Law enforcement forces and relevant authorities dismantled more than 1,300 floating houses, small boat houses, irregular construction and fish farming on the river surface in 5 districts.
15th June, 2021
Imports of beer, wine, spirits plummet nearly half last year
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The Kingdom imported $17.89 million worth of beer, wine and spirits last year, down by 49.78 per cent from $35.61 million in 2019.
Covid has led to a global economic crisis that has led to a tendency to reduce spending on unnecessary goods. Currently there are 13 registered brewery/beverage plant operators in the Kingdom.
15th June, 2021
New team of mine sniffing rats deployed
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The team comprises 20 African giant pouched rats which were imported from Tanzania and have undergone intense training.
The new team of mine sniffing rats are set to replace the “retired” ones in an effort to boost de-mining operations in the country.
15th June, 2021
State markets are set to re-open in Phnom Penh
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The Phnom Penh Municipal Authority has decided to allow the full reopening of all businesses within the framework of state markets in Phnom Penh.
Back on May 2nd, the markets were allowed to re-open selling only food related items.
14th June, 2021
Carbon credit markets preserve forests
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Communities in natural protected areas in Preah Vihear province have been demonstrating their commitment to conserving forests with the help of forest rangers.
An added benefit to conservation may have been found with forest carbon credit sales. Carbon credit sales in the province could potentially provide money for community development as well as funding to further safeguard the natural resources there.
14th June, 2021
4 million dollars has been provided from the USA for conservation at Bak Kheng Temple
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US Embassy in Phnom Penh has been a proud support of the World Heritage Foundation’s conservation activities at Phnom Bakheng for the pass 17yrs. With more than $4 million from the US Ambassador’s Fund assisting in hundreds of Cambodian professionals and workers in various activities related to conservation, architecture, construction and management, according to an announcement of the US Embassy yesterday.
14th June, 2021
Police crackdown on motorbike gangs
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Local Police are cracking down on youth motorcycle gangs who drive in an irresponsible manner and then post their exploits on social media.
Authorities are process of identifying of other gang members who indulge in this dangerous practice – often travelling from Phnom Penh to drive motorcycles in Takhmao.
14th June, 2021
Jewellery from war remnants
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Located downtown Siem Reap, an area what was once bustling with tourists, a social enterprise workshop employs local craftsmen, to turn used bullet shells into modern jewellery under the name Chan Alanka.
The local jeweller molds the shiny geometric shapes into amazing pieces of art, not only to make a fashion statement, they also contain a pieces of Cambodian history.
14th June, 2021
Chinese medical experts honoured with friendship medals
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7 Chinese medical experts have been recognized for their contributions to fighting the pandemic in Cambodia. Last Friday they were presented with friendship medals at a ceremony in the Cambodian embassy in Beijing. China and Cambodia have greatly helped each other during the pandemic. The Chinese sent experts, materials and a medical teams to fight the out break. Cambodia donated masks when China suffered a shortage of supplies. Later, China repaid the favor, providing even more.
13th June, 2021
The Cambodian Government committed to vaccinate 10 million people by end of 2021
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Prime Minister Hun Sen said via his Facebook account that Cambodia will complete the vaccination of 10 million people by 2021 or at the beginning of 2022 at the latest as another 1 million doses of China’s Sinopharm Vaccine arrived in Cambodia on Saturday afternoon.
12th June, 2021
Man kills wife and packs body into suitcase
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The man murdered his wife with a knife, put her into a suitcase and then dumped the suitcase into a river.
The body of his wife was found floating in a suitcase at riverside, only 200meters behind a mosque in Tbong Khmum province.
After a large man hunt, the husband has been arrested by police in Battambang after he fled the murder seen.
12th June, 2021
Almost 2k Books donated to poor children amid school closures
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More than 30 per cent of students have not been able to pursue distance learning due to a lack of study materials, internet access and electronic devices and therefore are in need of textbooks to learn at home.
Monument Book Store in Phnom Penh has donated 1,800 English books worth $10,800 for primary school level to children to help alleviate this pressure.
Monument Book Store has donated 1,800 English books worth $10,800 for primary school level to children to help leaveate this pressure.
11th June, 2021
Smokers at higher risk of getting Covid
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The World Health Organisation warned that the transmission of Covid-19 through smoking remains a major concern, especially among smokers themselves.
Of concern is that smokers touch their mouth often with the hand that holds a cigarette, and if the coronavirus is present in it or their hand, the probability of contracting the virus is high. The lungs of smokers are not as good as those of non-smokers and therefore the possibility of contracting the virus is also higher. If smokers get the disease, their conditions would be more serious.
11th June, 2021
Vietnam wants Cambodia to ensure welfare of people of Vietnamese origin
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The Vietnamese foreign ministry has called on Cambodian authorities to ensure the welfare of people of Vietnamese origin, after Phnom Penh last week ordered the eviction of many households in floating villages on the Tonle Sap River.
Cambodia authorities said they would dismantle and relocate the floating houses, fish farms, and other “unregulated and illegal structures” on the river surface due to waterway pollution and disruption and asked everyone living in these structures to move out immediately.
11th June, 2021
Kingdom to launch new historic industrial gold manufacturing
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Cambodia announced an official launch of the country’s first industrial gold manufacturing Mondulkiri province scheduled to begin on June 21.
After 14 years of feasibility study and exploration, the licensed Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd. on June 10 produced Cambodia’s first semi-finished gold bars.
Forecasted produce three tonnes of pure gold on an annual average for the first eight years of operation. Cambodia expects to generate about $185 million per year as national income to be used for social and economic development.
10th June, 2021
Cambodia to phase out HFC use
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Cambodia ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer back on April 8th.
The Montreal Protocol is a well-established multilateral environmental agreement that is successfully preventing massive damage to human health and the environment from excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun by phasing out the production and consumption of substances that deplete the ozone layer.
10th June, 2021
27 stolen Cambodian antiquities to be returned from US
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A total of 27 antiquities valued at around $3.8 million are to be returned from the US to Cambodia, according to a press statement of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the US embassy in Phnom Penh.
The 27 antiquities consist of Buddhism and Hinduism statues from the Angkorian era, such as a bronze meditating Buddha on a Naga throne, a Shiva idol and a Buddhist sandstone sculpture of Prajnaparamita.
10th June, 2021
Siem Reap lake pumped with water in a effort to save breeder birds
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Siem Reap provincial authorities and local communities in the Boeung Pearaing breeder conservation area have begun a project to deepen the shallow lake in order to save more than 130 species of breeder birds in the area.
Many birds have recently died due to hot weather and low water levels in the lake. To ensure biodiversity of breeder and rare birds in this area they need to restore the lake.
10th June, 2021
Cambodia’s first drops of Black Gold preserved
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The Kingdom announced that its first drop of oil mined within the country on December 29, 2020, which coincided with the 22nd anniversary of ending the war which brought about national unity, has been stored at the Win-Win Monument in Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changva district so that next-generation could witness the country’s achievement.
9th June, 2021
Typhoon TS KOGUMA forecasted to hit Cambodia
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An alert issued warning people of the imminent approach of a strong southeast monsoon and the fourth typhoon TS KOGUMA 21.04 The Strong southwest monsoon is scheduled to arrive today until June 15 while the typhoon is expected to hit on June 12. The typhoon is expected to travel from Hainan Island in China to the South China Sea before reaching Cambodia, and is expected to hit the coastal provinces hard so they need to brace for this typhoon.
9th June, 2021
Lightning kills in Kampong Chhnang
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2 people were killed by lightning while 52 houses were damaged during thunderstorms in separate cases in Kampong Chhnang province on June 5-6. Rain with strong winds on the afternoon of June 6th, damaged 52 houses, three of which collapsed. A 40-year-old farmer was killed by lightning in the middle of his paddy field. Authorities are intervening to repair victims houses and provide some funds to the families of the deceased and assist with the funeral
9th June, 2021
Person injured after train collides with car
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The train rammed into a car on Tuesday morning on the railroad in Preah Sihanouk province. The train was travelling from Phnom Penh to Sihanouk when the car drove across the railway causing the train to collide with the side of the car. The collision caused the driver of the car moderate injuries.
9th June, 2021
A huge boost for jabs campaign
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The government’s drive to inoculate 10 million people by the year’s end received a further boost with another one million doses of vaccines arriving from China. The Ministry of Health yesterday received 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine donated by the Chinese government and 500,000 doses of Sinovac purchased from the manufacturers in China.
8th June, 2021
Even after liquidation, Kingdom’s oil dreams live on
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KrisEnergy Ltd, Singapore-listed company on June 4 announced to its shareholders that it has filed a winding-up petition to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands and a hearing date will be fixed, saying it “is unable to pay its debts based on actual and/or contingent liabilities and will proceed to liquidation”. The operator of the Apsara oil field development offshore Cambodia, has confirmed that all operations of its subsidiary in Cambodia, KrisEnergy (Cambodia) Ltd, will continue as normal, despite its parent company filing for liquidation on June 4.
8th June, 2021
One million people in Phnom Penh’s former red zones get jabs
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Vaccination drive at former red zones in Phnom Penh ended on Monday, with almost one million people getting inoculated against Covid-19.
The campaign started on May 1 and ended on June 7 and It took 38 days to get about one million people vaccinated for the first dose
8th June, 2021
Water supplies to be temporarily suspended in some districts of Phnom Penh
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The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority will temporarily suspend the supply of water in some areas on the nights of 11, 16-17 and 25 June 2021 due to pipeline works.
Suspension of water supply in Sangkat Niroth, Khan Chbar Ampov on June 11, 2021 for about 4 hours from 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
Suspension of water supply in Sangkat Prey Sar, Khan Dangkor on June 16, 2021 for about 4 hours from 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
Suspension of water supply in Sangkat Chrang Chamres, Khan Russey Keo and Sangkat Khmuonh, Khan Sen Sok on June 17, 2021 for about 4 hours from 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
Suspension of water supply in Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Russey Keo on June 25, 2021 for about 4 hours from 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
8th June, 2021
Gov’t on track to vaccinate about 10 million by year’s end
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The government is on track to vaccinate about 80 percent of the adult population by the end of this year. In a huge effort to bring about herd immunity in the Kingdom.
The government is pushing hard to inoculate around 10 million people, aged 18 years and above by the end of the year.
7th June, 2021
Rare species court on camera in Kampong Speu preserve
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As Cambodia marked National and World Environment Day celebrations on June 5, the Ministry of Environment announced sightings of some rare animals in Cambodia’s forests through the use of automatic cameras.
Cmeras placed in Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary in Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang and Pursat provinces have revealed the ongoing presence of many rare species. Some of the animals caught on camera included elephants, clouded leopards, bears and deer.
7th June, 2021
Local Vietnamese struggle as authorities dismantles temporary shelters
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Houseboats on the Mekong River are being dismantled in Cambodia.
Phnom Penh city government issued is forcing people to dismantle all floating houses, fish rafts, and boathouses along the river in all districts within seven days to protect the environment, ecosystems, biodiversity and peoples health.
6th June, 2021
8 journalists arrested for extortion
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Police from Tbeng Meanchey district, arrested the 8 journalists for allegedly trying to extort money from a local timber depot.
They allegedly drove four vehicles to the timber depot, demanded money from the wood depot chief, who reportedly offered each person 100,000 riel, but the journalists refused, demanding $100 per person.
6th June, 2021
Swordsmen attacks motorist within Phnom Penh
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The victim was driving home after a pleasant evening with friends when, suddenly, a group of 4 swordsmen on motorcycles, drove by his car and proceeded to attack with their weapons. Considerable damage was infected to the victims car.
6th June, 2021
Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway 51% complete
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The construction of the $2 billion Expressway from Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville is 51.35 per cent completed. According to Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the project is expected to be finished in 2023.
5th June, 2021
Environment Ministry urges people to plant more trees
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The Ministry of Environment has appealed to the people to join in efforts to plant more trees in the community to increase greenery, contribute to the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity. 1,500 tree saplings were planted along the public road in Soung city.
5th June, 2021
Hero Rat to retire
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The handover ceremony was held on June 4 at the Ministry of Health, with the participation of health minister Mam Bun Heng and the Japanese ambassador Mikami Masahiro.
5th June, 2021
Japan gives more ambulances for Cambodia's Covid fight
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The handover ceremony was held on June 4 at the Ministry of Health, with the Japanese government providing an additional 30 ambulances to Cambodia to assist the country in the fight against Covid-19, bringing the total to 70 since the pandemic again.
In a press release, the embassy said Japan had supplied a series of medical equipment including the 70 ambulances, 10 X-ray machines, 26 diagnostic ultrasound equipment, 63 oxygen generators and 100 ICU beds, among others, to Cambodia to assist the government in this ongoing battle.
4th June, 2021
Violent thunderstorm kills one, injures 3 and damage 43 homes
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In a press release, the embassy said Japan had supplied a series of medical equipment including the 70 ambulances, 10 X-ray machines, 26 diagnostic ultrasound equipment, 63 oxygen generators and 100 ICU beds, among others, to Cambodia to assist the government in this ongoing battle.
4th June, 2021
50 people arrested for criminal and drug offenses
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A spokesman for the Ministry of Interior praised and thanked all the law enforcement forces for their hard work in cracking down on crime and serving the people.
29 were arrested in 16 criminal cases and 21 were arrested in 10 drug cases.
3rd June, 2021
Quarantine escapee dies in collision
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A man who escaped from a quarantine site in a High School in Pursat province’s, was killed in a road accident while walking down the street, according to police and witnesses.
3rd June, 2021
US' request granted but no date for visit to Ream Naval Base
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US government officials and western media sources have frequently speculated that there was Chinese military presence at the base, an assertion that Cambodia has repeatedly denied.
3rd June, 2021
Restrictions re-imposed in capital as Covid cases surge
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The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has decided to re-impose the suspension of all occupations and business activities deemed as posing high risk of transmission for 14 day effective at the onset of June 3 through June 16.
Businesses and occupations deemed as posting high risks include entertainment clubs, KTVs, nightclubs, discotheques, beer gardens, casinos, resorts, museum, parks, massage parlours, cinemas and sport centres.
All gatherings with more than 15 people are also banned, except among family members in the same home, at funerals permitted by the authorities, or among health workers who collect specimens for Covid-19 testing, and providers of emergency services.
3rd June, 2021
8 people dead and 30 more in hospital due to another suspected alcohol poisoning
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Pursat province recored another case of suspected alcohol poisoning, which has left 7 dead and 30 waiting for treatment in the provincial hospital. Reports stated that the victims of the alleged alcohol poisoning were drinking at a party. All of the 7 who passed away are women.
3rd June, 2021
Motorcyclist’s leg severed after collision with towing motor
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The accident happened near the City of Stung Treng. After having his leg severed in the accident, relatives sent him in a sedan to the Stung Treng Provincial Hospital.
2nd June, 2021
Food charity drive with chefs and gastronomy members
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Chefs & volunteers from several culinary-related associations, restaurants and hotels came together recently to do their bit to help needy families and people severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
2nd June, 2021
21 garment workers injured in a traffic accident
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Police said that the accident occurred this morning when the truck lost control, swerved off the road and hit a tree. Police rushed to the scene and rescued injured workers, 6 garment workers sustained serious injuries.
2nd June, 2021
Kampot curfew and alcohol ban announced
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Kampot Provincial Administration has announced that a curfew is now in place, starting from today, June 2nd. Curfew is from 20:00 to 5:00am from June 2 to 9, 2021. The sale of all kinds of alcohol at bars, shops and restaurants is also banned for 1 week.
2nd June, 2021
Cambodia and Vietnam open new border gate
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Both governments have further agreed to build roads and bridges across the border and to set out joint goals aiming to strengthen and promote mutual cooperation. The upgrading of border gates is part of cooperation on land border demarcation based on the spirit of friendship and good neighbourliness.
The new international border gate is located in Prey Veng province of Cambodia and Tay Ninh province of Vietnam.
1st June, 2021
Detection systems installed on roads throughout Kingdom
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Director of the ministry's Department of Information Technology and Public Relations stated, "We use cameras to detect vehicles breaking the law by capturing number plates and we use automatic weighing pads that reveal the weight of vehicles crossing them. The whole process is automatic and police are immediately alerted to infringements.”
1st June, 2021
Hunt on for Takeo marijuana growers
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Takeo provincial police destroyed marijuana plants from eight locations in an area covering 2,732sqm. District police are now searching for the cultivators to be brought to justice.
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