In Brief: UN aid sought for street dwellers
Written by Cheang Sokha
Friday, 13 March 2009
Foreign Minister Hor Namhong has asked UN agencies working in Cambodia to help save street children by providing food, schooling and shelters. Ouch Borith, a secretary of state at the ministry, said the request was made when Hor Namhong met four UN representatives Wednesday, during their March 5-12 visit to inspect local projects. He added that the officials had promised to consider the issue.
In Brief: Five charged in kidnapping case
Written by Chrann Chamroeun
Friday, 13 March 2009
Siem Reap provincial court on Wednesday charged five men suspected of kidnapping the daughter of a military police chief on March 6. Court deputy prosecutor Touch Chanphakdey said that the men were charged with detaining a person to extort money and were now awaiting trial. "If they are convicted, they will be punished with life imprisonment," he said. Morn Charkriya, the 16-year-old daughter of Siem Reap's Military Commander Morn Samon, was kidnapped Friday but released on Saturday after private negotiations between her parents and the kidnappers.
In Brief: Ten new officials appointed by NA
Written by Vong Sokheng
Friday, 13 March 2009
Some 86 out of 87 lawmakers from the ruling Cambodian People's Party voted to support the appointment of former army commander-in-chief Ke Kim Yan and nine government officials to new posts Thursday at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly.
Prime Minister Hun Sen, who presided over the session, said the new officials, some of whom were opposition defectors, would take on government responsibilities straight away. The 26 Sam Rainsy Party lawmakers were not present for the session.
In Brief: Hun Sen Cup semifinals
Written by Dan Riley
Friday, 13 March 2009
PHNOM PENH - Preah Khan Reach football club will seek to avenge their defeat in last year's Samdech Hun Sen Cup final at the hands of Phnom Penh Crown. He teams meet in Saturday's semifinal at 2pm at Olympic Stadium. The day's other semifinal sees navy team Phuchoung Neak battle off against 2007 runners-up Naga Corp at 4.15pm. Entrance to the main stand is free and games are broadcast live on TVK.
In Brief: Property jobs warning
Written by Soeun Say
Friday, 13 March 2009
THE president of the National Valuers Association of Cambodia urged the government to take steps to boost the property sector to prevent job losses it says could reach as high as 150,000. Speaking at the 2009 Cambodia Outlook Conference, Sung Bonna said that not just construction workers and realtors but also architects, engineers and workers in the construction materials supply chain were at risk if the government did not enact reforms to boost confidence in the sector. He called for the government to overhaul the legislative framework to streamline investment and to delay laws that could discourage developers.
Written by Cheang Sokha
Friday, 13 March 2009
Foreign Minister Hor Namhong has asked UN agencies working in Cambodia to help save street children by providing food, schooling and shelters. Ouch Borith, a secretary of state at the ministry, said the request was made when Hor Namhong met four UN representatives Wednesday, during their March 5-12 visit to inspect local projects. He added that the officials had promised to consider the issue.
In Brief: Five charged in kidnapping case
Written by Chrann Chamroeun
Friday, 13 March 2009
Siem Reap provincial court on Wednesday charged five men suspected of kidnapping the daughter of a military police chief on March 6. Court deputy prosecutor Touch Chanphakdey said that the men were charged with detaining a person to extort money and were now awaiting trial. "If they are convicted, they will be punished with life imprisonment," he said. Morn Charkriya, the 16-year-old daughter of Siem Reap's Military Commander Morn Samon, was kidnapped Friday but released on Saturday after private negotiations between her parents and the kidnappers.
In Brief: Ten new officials appointed by NA
Written by Vong Sokheng
Friday, 13 March 2009
Some 86 out of 87 lawmakers from the ruling Cambodian People's Party voted to support the appointment of former army commander-in-chief Ke Kim Yan and nine government officials to new posts Thursday at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly.
Prime Minister Hun Sen, who presided over the session, said the new officials, some of whom were opposition defectors, would take on government responsibilities straight away. The 26 Sam Rainsy Party lawmakers were not present for the session.
In Brief: Hun Sen Cup semifinals
Written by Dan Riley
Friday, 13 March 2009
PHNOM PENH - Preah Khan Reach football club will seek to avenge their defeat in last year's Samdech Hun Sen Cup final at the hands of Phnom Penh Crown. He teams meet in Saturday's semifinal at 2pm at Olympic Stadium. The day's other semifinal sees navy team Phuchoung Neak battle off against 2007 runners-up Naga Corp at 4.15pm. Entrance to the main stand is free and games are broadcast live on TVK.
In Brief: Property jobs warning
Written by Soeun Say
Friday, 13 March 2009
THE president of the National Valuers Association of Cambodia urged the government to take steps to boost the property sector to prevent job losses it says could reach as high as 150,000. Speaking at the 2009 Cambodia Outlook Conference, Sung Bonna said that not just construction workers and realtors but also architects, engineers and workers in the construction materials supply chain were at risk if the government did not enact reforms to boost confidence in the sector. He called for the government to overhaul the legislative framework to streamline investment and to delay laws that could discourage developers.
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