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DPM Men Sam An: Religion Is Important Force for Promoting Sustainable Development
Phnom Penh, January 5, 2011 AKP -- Religion is an important driving force for the country’s sustainable development, said here on Jan. 4 Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Mrs. Men Sam An at the closing ceremony of the 19th Buddhist Monks General Assembly.
“Religion has encouraged people of all social strata to take part in the country development, both in terms of finance and labor, and to contribute for accountability, transparency and mastership in the development,” said Mrs. Men Sam An.
The permanent deputy prime minister, also high representative of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, considered the 19th Buddhist Monks General Assembly’s results as very important. All issues raised in the two-day general assembly contribute to responding in time to the current problems faced by the Buddhist monks and followers who must coordinate their efforts to prevent ambition, ignorance and other bad acts harming human life and social order, she added.
Mrs. Men Sam An also recommended the monks at all levels to respect the existing laws and norms to enhance Buddhism.
She finally stressed the royal government’s endeavors in the development of Buddhism, so as to strengthen solidarity and enhance the culture of mutual understanding among Buddhists and all Cambodian people. --AKP
Article in Khmer by CHIM Nary
Article in English by SOKMOM Nimul
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Cambodia Is Successful in Reducing TB Mortality Rate
Phnom Penh, January 5, 2011 AKP -- Cambodia has already achieved the Millennium Development Goal 2015 (MDG) in reducing the mortality rate of tuberculosis, affirmed here on Tuesday Dr. Mao Tan Eang, director of the National Center for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control.
According to a report of World Health Organization (WHO), Cambodia’s TB mortality rate has decreased to 71 cases among 100,000 people, much lower than the rate set by WHO (175 cases among 100,000 people), he indicated.
Cambodia will also achieve the MDG’s reduction of TB infection prevalence rate, he said, adding that the infection prevalence rate is now at 693 cases among 100,000 people, against 626 cases as set by WHO.
Dr. Mao Tan Eang further said the National Center for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control and its development partners have been conducting a survey, the 2nd of its kind, to examine the TB situation in Cambodia. The first survey was in 2002. --AKP
By LIM Nary
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AKP/03
ILO Praises Working Conditions in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, January 5, 2011 AKP -- Cambodia is a champion for a good reputation of implementing working conditions in garment and food wear industries if compared to that of other countries in the region, said Som Aun, chairman of National Union Alliance Chamber of Cambodia.
His affirmation is based on a report released by the International Labor Organization’s Better Factories Cambodia (ILO-BFC).
Cambodia gained such a reputation due to a full right granted by the royal government led by Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen to the national and international organizations in monitoring and assessing the working conditions, he said.
The improvement of working conditions prompted the foreign investors and buyers to have a confidence to expand and continue their business in the country, he added.
In 2010, Cambodia has about 1,086 local trade unions, 46 labor unions federations, six federation unions and one trade unions chamber, he said.
He attributed the increase of the trade unions movement to political pluralism, democracy and freedom of expression being implemented in compliance with Cambodia’s law. --AKP
By THOU Peou
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AKP/04
South Korean Students Conduct Humanitarian Visit to Cambodia
Phnom Penh, January 5, 2011 AKP -- A group of students from Silla University of the Republic of Korea has been in Cambodia since mid December 2010 for humanitarian visit, as part of the Global Peace Maker Project.
Global Peace Maker Project is a joint cooperation project between Silla University’s students and Cambodian students with an aim to increase sharing culture among people despite their different nationality and belief in order to establish peace in the world.
During their one-month stay in Cambodia from Dec. 17, 2010 to Jan. 16, 2011, the 34-member South Korean group led by Mr. So Young Soo, representative of Global Peace Maker Project, has joined Cambodian students in repairing school building, exchanging culture and visiting orphanages in the provinces of Preah Sihanouk and Siem Reap and in Phnom Penh.
Every year, South Korean students from different universities visit Cambodia to conduct humanitarian activities and to learn Cambodian culture. --AKP
Article in Khmer by PAL Song
Article in English by Théng
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AKP/05
Study Finds Out 702 Drunk Drivers in Three Months
Phnom Penh, January 5, 2011 AKP -- During the last three months of 2010, 702 drunk drivers were found among more than 9,000 drivers, an official of the Ministry of Interior said.
Gen. Him Yan, Director of Public Order Department of National Police, Ministry of Interior, said the study was conducted from October to December 2010 in 19 districts in the provinces of Kampong Speu, Kandal, and Phnom Penh capital city.
The study found out that 702 drivers among over 9,000 were drunk while driving. Of them, there were 271 vehicle drivers and 431 motorbike drivers, he said. --AKP
By KHAN Sophirom
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AKP/06
2010: Traffic Accidents Drop
Phnom Penh, January 5, 2011 AKP -- The traffic accidents in Cambodia have dropped to 503 cases, said a senior police officer yesterday.
In 2010, there were 5,818 cases of traffic accidents or a decrease of 503 cases if compared with 2009, said Gen. Him Yan, Director of Public Order Department of National Police, Ministry of Interior.
He attributed the decrease of the traffic accident rate in the country to the active implementation of the Road Safety 10 Risk Factors Project focusing on helmet wearing and drink driving at night.
According to Mr. Kong Sovann, representative of an international organization working in the sector, said the traffic accidents killed about 1.3 million and injured 50 million others around the world. --AKP
By KHAN Sophirom
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