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Report alleges 4,746 square metres of river encroachment in សំរោងទង
Citing a provincial water-resources letter, the report alleges unpermitted filling of 4,746 square metres into ព្រែកត្នោត river in front of រលាំងជ្រៃ sluice gate. It describes a stop instruction and a May 12 request for legal measures, with no response reported by publication.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville traffic police teach road and community safety to 247 students
Provincial traffic police and transport officials briefed 247 students, including 155 girls, on June 8 about road law and seven features of the Safe Village–Commune policy. They stressed helmets and avoiding wrong-way driving, dangerous overtaking, speeding and drug involvement.
Read the original report or page ↗213 candidates sit Dhamma–Vinaya certificate examinations at អូរត្រេះ monastery
Religious-affairs authorities held the 2025–2026 Dhamma–Vinaya certificate examinations at អូរត្រេះ monastery on June 7. There were 213 candidates across the ត្រី, ទោ and ឯក levels—124, 60 and 29 respectively—in nine rooms and four subjects. The deputy governor called for observance of examination rules.
Read the original report or page ↗ឌិត នីតា visits ទំនប់រលកថ្មី preschool and distributes supplies to children
ឌិត នីតា សាយ សំអាល់ visited ទំនប់រលកថ្មី preschool in ស្ទឹងហាវ district on the afternoon of June 8 and distributed cakes, milk and toothpaste. The preschool has 117 pupils, including 56 girls.
Read the original report or page ↗Province reviews over US$39 million in projects, with Koh Rong tourism among goals
A provincial working group reviewed 15 investment and business projects worth over US$39 million, expected to create about 1,000 jobs. Developing Koh Rong as a world-class tourism destination is one goal. The proposals span tourism, commerce and manufacturing alongside infrastructure plans.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police describe arrests in Chinese businessman’s killing; four suspects still sought
Police said a 53-year-old Chinese property businessman’s killing followed longstanding shareholding and debt disputes. Four Chinese suspects were presented on June 7, while four remained wanted. The victim disappeared on May 29, his family received a US$2 million ransom demand and his body was found at 10:30 on May 30.
Read the original report or page ↗ឌិត នីតា សាយ សំអាល់ attends Children’s Day event and school facilities opening
ឌិត នីតា សាយ សំអាល់ attended a Children’s Day celebration and facilities opening at Hun Sen Mittapheap Primary School in Sihanoukville on June 8. The school reported 50 staff and 2,913 pupils, including 427 preschool and 2,486 primary pupils; final public-service competition results were still pending.
Read the original report or page ↗China-backed fund launches seven Cambodian projects worth about US$1.98 million
The report says Cambodia and China signed an agreement in Phnom Penh launching seven projects under the 2026 Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, worth about US$1.98 million. Areas include poverty reduction, clean water, health, digital tourism, green technology and water resources. It reports 113 Cambodian projects supported since 2017.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet arrives in Vietnam ahead of ASEAN Future Forum
Hun Manet led a high-level Cambodian delegation to Hanoi on June 8 for an official visit and the third ASEAN Future Forum, scheduled for June 9–10. Plans included bilateral talks with Le Minh Hung, courtesy calls on Vietnamese leaders and a keynote, looking towards the next year’s 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry opens internal audit of Preah Sihanouk police for 2025 and related years
The Interior Ministry’s internal-audit directorate opened an audit at Preah Sihanouk police on June 8 covering 2025 and related years. សាន ស៊ីណា led the delegation, received by សូ ប៊ុណ្ណារឹទ្ធិ and colleagues, with leaders from six cities and districts and 29 local police posts participating to strengthen accountability and management.
Read the original report or page ↗Transport ministry plans sensors to monitor speeding by freight and passenger vehicles
Minister Peng Ponea said on June 7 that the ministry and transport companies had agreed in principle on speed-monitoring sensors and were selecting suitable technology, with training also planned. The report separately cites police figures of slightly more crashes, a roughly 10% rise in the fatality rate and over 100 additional injuries in the first five months of 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Education minister urges Grade 12 students to give their best before final examinations
Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister ហង់ជួន ណារ៉ុន encouraged Grade 12 students to study, review summary books, practise exercises and look after their health to pursue good grades and scholarship opportunities. The report describes his June 7 school visit in Kampong Cham and the importance of teacher, family and community support.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet leads delegation to Vietnam for official visit and ASEAN Future Forum
The report says Hun Manet and Pich Chanmony left Techo International Airport on June 8 for a June 8–10 visit to Vietnam, including the third ASEAN Future Forum.
Read the original report or page ↗Peypey Dy responds to criticism after reported collision with four motorcycles
The report says the June 7 collision happened in Siem Reap. Peypey Dy said he pressed the accelerator by mistake, could not open his door and had settled compensation, while denying reports of broken limbs.
Read the original report or page ↗Peypey Dy responds to criticism after reported collision with four motorcycles
The report says the June 7 collision happened in Siem Reap. Peypey Dy said he pressed the accelerator by mistake, could not open his door and had settled compensation, while denying reports of broken limbs.
Read the original report or page ↗Svay Rieng police report three Chinese nationals detained and over 10kg of drugs seized
Police reported a June 4 operation in Bavet involving three Chinese nationals and over 10kg of drugs. A long gun, two magazines, 440 rounds and other items were seized as a case was prepared for court.
Read the original report or page ↗Education Ministry orders a month of school work after two reported student assaults
The report describes two attacks involving groups of six boys and six girls. Ministry measures include counselling, parent-signed undertakings and a month of school work, without excluding other legal action. Repeat violence could bring temporary suspension or transfer.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk reviews first-half work and sets investment and security priorities
Mang Sineth’s June 6 review covered land-registration zones in 111 villages and an investment programme continuing to 2027. Say Samal urged stronger anti-scam work, security, infrastructure and public services.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police report 24 foreign suspects in five drug cases found during scam checks
Police said checks in June’s first five days uncovered five drug cases involving 24 suspects. Seizures exceeded 66kg including 65kg of dried cannabis, and files were being referred to judicial authorities.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Soam police manage school traffic and help pupils cross roads
The report says city police and local posts worked around schools on June 6, managing busy morning traffic, reducing congestion and helping pupils cross safely.
Read the original report or page ↗Pich Chanmony attends foundation ceremony at Oudong meditation centre
The report describes a June 6 foundation ceremony for a new building at the Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Centre in Oudong, Kandal, intended to support Buddhist teaching and meditation activities.
Read the original report or page ↗Acting head of state Hun Sen urges stronger public services and security in Kandal
Hun Sen met 1,568 local leaders and officials on June 6, urging timely services, tax administration, security and cooperation with Vietnamese border provinces, and reminding officials that they serve the public.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh inspection of The Bridge finds 65kg of cannabis and four foreign suspects
A June 5 inspection checked 197 residents of 17 nationalities. Police detained three people over passport issues and a British drug suspect, reporting 65kg of cannabis and 131 packages of dried cannabis.
Read the original report or page ↗ASEAN observers inspect Stung Meteuk bridge as Cambodia reiterates peace commitments
The Defence Ministry spokesperson said observers visited the Pursat bridge on June 6 to gather and verify information. The report recounts allegations about its destruction and Cambodia’s commitments to two 2025 peace documents.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Ministry prepares reporting guidelines on women, children and disability rights
The ministry and international partners reviewed a draft on June 4 and planned further consultations with journalists and representatives of women, children and persons with disabilities before finalising the professional guidance.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen meets Kandal local leaders on improving public services
Acting head of state Hun Sen met councillors and departmental leaders on June 6, discussing administrative capacity, timely public services and local challenges.
Read the original report or page ↗Prak Sokhonn meets US official on bilateral ties and ASEAN–US partnership
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met Hunt VanderToll over a June 5 working lunch, praising US support for the 2025 ceasefire and peace arrangements and discussing bilateral and ASEAN cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗CDC reform pledges feature at Cambodia’s second government–business breakfast
At an AmCham Cambodia event guided by the CDC, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol pledged institutional reform and investor support. Officials heard business concerns, with further consultations and follow-up planned.
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