PM Hun Sen Warns to Arrest Anyone Propagandising to Stop Circulating $1, $2, $5 Notes

Source: FN

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned to arrest anyone who propagandises not to use USD 1, USD 2 , and USD 2 notes in Cambodian market.
The statement was made Monday in Sihanoukville where he made a visit to monitor the development progress.
“Whoever propagandise that Cambodian stopped using USD 1, USD 2 and USD 5 notes will be arrested even though the prison is full. If there is any place deflating the exchange rate on the above notes, file a...Read More

Sihanoukville to Become Cambodia’s Multinational Development Zone and Potential Economic Pole

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said the Kingdom’s southwest coastal province Sihanoukville is becoming a potential economic pole and a multinational development zone following major infrastructure development and diverse foreign investment.
The statement was made Monday in Sihanoukville where he visited to monitor the development progress.
According to the premier, Japan has approved loans for a deep-water port; France’s Vinci Company will build an airport; China and Malaysia will invest on electricity-generated factories, and other countries on hotels and restaurants.
“I...Read More

PM Hun Sen Says Ream Naval Base Welcomes Ships from Any Countries, Not Just Chinese Ships

Source: FN

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said the Kingdom’s Ream Naval Base indiscriminately welcomes ships and military exercises from any countries, addressing Monday in a coastal province Sihanoukville where he visited to see the development progress.
The premier reiterated that Cambodia will not allow any foreign military base on its territory to oppose any other countries.
The premier’s reaction came after a foreign ambassador to Cambodia claimed that Ream Naval Base exclusively serves Chinese interests.
“The statement that Ream Naval Base serves...Read More

Cambodian Passport Holders Do Not Require Health Certificate to Repatriate

Source: FN

Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a new resolution that Cambodian passport holders do not require health certificates to return to the Kingdom, according to the premier’s Facebook page on Wednesday morning.
The premier said the measure will help facilitate Cambodian citizens at overseas to return to their families amidst Covid-19.
The Strongman, however, stressed that it is necessary for traveller to test for Covid-19 upon arrival and put oneself in a 14-day quarantine to prevent the spread of Covid-19 before returning...Read More

Cambodian PM Receive Thai Ambassador

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Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen received here this morning at the Peace Palace Thai Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Panyarak Poolthup.
According to H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Assistant to the Cambodian Premier, the Thai diplomat extended his condolences for the recent passing of Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s mother-in-law and spoke highly of Cambodia’s effective measures in containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
H.E. Panyarak Poolthup also briefed the Premier on the Royal Thai Embassy’s instructions to all...Read More

Timor Leste Praises Cambodia for Success in Preventing COVID-19 Spread

Source: AKP

Timor Leste has congratulated the Cambodian people and government on their success in preventing and containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
The appreciation was made by newly appointed Ambassador of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Cambodia H.E. Ermenegildo Kupa Lopes during his courtesy visit to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, here at the Peace Palace this morning, H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Assistant to the Cambodian Premier told reporters after the meeting.
H.E....Read More

Cambodian PM Thanks All Friendly Countries for Condolence Letters

Source: AKP

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has sent thank-you letters to friendly countries for having extended their condolences over the passing away of his mother-in-law.
“I would like to express my deep appreciation to Your Excellency for your kind message of condolences conveyed to my family on the passing of my beloved mother-in-law, in the early hours of May 4, 2020,” wrote the Cambodian Premier in his separate letters.
“Your kind expression...Read More

Messages Hailing the Day of Remembrance 20th May 2020 [Unofficial Translation]

Hailing the National Day of Remembrance!

Today is the May 20th National Day of Remembrance, a day for all Cambodians to remember the dark and cruel sides of the Khmer Rouge regime or the Pol Pot genocidal regime (April 17th, 1975 – January 6th, 1979).

This day also commemorates the death of more than 3 million victims of the genocidal regime.

The overwhelming majority of Cambodians know and understand the bitter tragedy that Khmer people had experienced in the past three decades in the face...Read More

PM Congratulates the Last COVID-Patient for Her Recovery

Source: AKP

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has extended his congratulations to the last COVID-19 patient in Cambodia who was cured and discharged from the hospital this morning.
The last cured patient is a 36-year-old Cambodian woman from Banteay Meanchey province.
According to his Facebook message this afternoon, the Premier said Cambodia has now recorded no new infection case of COVID-19 and all the 122 patients have recovered. Anyway, he re-appealed to his compatriots to remain vigilant.
“Although...Read More

PM Hun Sen Appreciates Efforts of Authorities in Combating COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: AKP

Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has expressed his appreciation to all authorities at all levels for their efforts in preventing and containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, but called on them to keep high vigilance.
“I would like to praise all institutions as well as the local authorities for their successful fight against COVID-19, but I still continue to appeal to them not to ignore this issue even though there have been no new infection cases...Read More

Cabinet Meeting Approves Draft Law on Countering WMD Proliferation Financing

Source: AKP

The draft law on countering the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) was approved in a cabinet meeting held here this morning under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen.
H.E. Phay Siphan, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit said the cabinet ministers endorsed this draft law without any changes.
The purpose of the draft law on countering WMD proliferation financing is to ensure...Read More

Draft Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Endorsed by Cabinet Ministers

Source: AKP

The weekly cabinet meeting, held here this morning under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, approved the draft law on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism.
According to H.E. Phay Siphan, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit, the draft law was approved without any changes.
Earlier, in the same meeting, the cabinet ministers also endorsed the draft law on countering the financing of proliferation...Read More