Phnom Penh Post - Bird flu fears
The government has cautioned people living in border areas with Vietnam against possible
transmission of bird flu, media said on January 24. Chan Sarun, Minister of Agriculture
and Fisheries, told people in Takeo province to be careful with the poultry they
buy to celebrate traditional festivals.
"We need to be careful with the poultry imported from our neighboring countries,
where bird flu has occurred," the Raksmey Kampuchea daily quoted him as saying.
Serious flooding across countryThe Kampong Speu provincial Committee for Disaster Management on Wednesday issued an alert after non-stop heavy rain caused widespread flooding. In Koh Kong province, authorities are working with the disaster committee and the Cambodian Red Cross to assist those affected after more than 350 homes were
CNRP points to King in call for vote boycottLeaders of the former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) have taken a new tack in their call for a boycott of the national elections later this month. They are now claiming that the people should follow the King, who is expected to abide by tradition
Actress’s NGO takes heat for promoting the ruling partyAn actress’s NGO which participated in an election campaign event contrary to the Law on Association and Non-Governmental Organisations (Lango) has been slammed. Chorn Chanleakena, a celebrity and the president of the Association of Artists Volunteering to Help Society, allegedly led its members in
Troop moves ‘won’t worry people’Senior officials at the Ministry of Defence and National Police said on Tuesday that riot training provided to the country’s police forces were aimed at preventing unexpected demonstrations and strikes before and after the July 29 national elections. The troop mobilisation, they said, would not