Login Register

Logo of Phnom Penh Post newspaper Phnom Penh Post - Sar Kheng lauds religious harmony

Sar Kheng lauds religious harmony

| Publication date 21 April 2023 | 16:47 ICT

Content image - Phnom Penh Post
Interior minister Sar Kheng presided over the inauguration of a new building at Maha Po Mongkul Pagoda on April 20 in Kanh Chriech district, Prey Veng province. SAR KHENG VIA FACEBOOK

Sar Kheng lauds religious harmony

The government has strengthened harmony between followers of all religions, while combating discrimination and nepotism among people of many different religions, said Interior Minister Sar Kheng.

Sar Kheng issued his comments as he presided over the inauguration of a new building at Maha Po Mongkul Pagoda on April 20 in Kanh Chriech district, Prey Veng province, according to a social media post by the Ministry of Interior.

“The strengthening of religious harmony aims to turn the potential of all religions into a force for economic and social development. It strengthens peace and solidarity, while preserving national traditions, educating people and improving moral standards. It also prevents the exploitation of religious beliefs,” he was quoted as saying.

He also reiterated his calls for all Cambodians who are registered voters to go to the polls and elect their leaders.

“To improve democracy, they must exercise their rights as citizens. Each of them is a master of the destiny of the nation,” he added.

MOST VIEWED

  • Joy as Koh Ker Temple registered by UNESCO

    Cambodia's Koh Ker Temple archaeological site has been officially added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 17. The ancient temple, also known as Lingapura or Chok Gargyar, is located in

  • Ream base allegations must end, urges official

    A senior government official urges an end to the allegations and suspicions surrounding the development of Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base, now that Prime Minister Hun Manet has addressed the issue on the floor of the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA 78). Jean-Francois Tain, a geopolitical

  • Cambodia set to celebrate Koh Ker UNESCO listing

    To celebrate the inscription of the Koh Ker archaeological site on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the Ministry of Cults and Religion has appealed to pagodas and places of worship to celebrate the achievement by ringing bells, shaking rattles and banging gongs on September 20. Venerable

  • CP denied registration documents by ministry

    The Ministry of Interior will not reissue registration documents to the Candlelight Party (CP). Following a September 21 meeting between ministry secretary of state Bun Honn and CP representatives, the ministry cited the fact that there is no relevant law which would authorise it to do

  • Cambodian diaspora laud Manet’s UN Assembly visit

    Members of the Cambodian diaspora are rallying in support of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s forthcoming visit to the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) in the US’ New York City this week. Their move is an apparent response to a recent call by self-exiled former

  • After three deferrals, Capital Gains Tax to take effect Jan 1, 2024

    The General Department of Taxation (GDT) will implement the Capital Gains Tax starting January 1, 2024 to after being deferred three times as industrial players warn that the implementation might have some negative impact on the property market growth, which is down due to the economic downturn.