Informing media opinion
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith, 57, is one of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s closest confidants. The two have been close for almost 30 years and have experienced hardship and success together. As the official “voice” of Cambodia for the past seven years, Khieu Kanharith has become something of a rarity – a government leader who [...]
New draft law to regulate internet and bloggers?
Recently, the ministry of information is extending its power to control on local media outlets, and is drafting a law which will extend the libel, defamation, and ethics rules. And the new legislation will govern the print media to other media platforms, including the internet.
The new draft law will gather until 12 chapters and 67 [...]
Ban on sexy photos on publications
Recently, the ministry of information banned the advertisement of photos of men and women in skimpy dressed printed on numerous magazines and tourist guidebooks in an attempt to protect the traditional values. Government said that the skimpy attire will enable tourist to get confused that Cambodia is a target for sex tourism and it affects [...]