Interior Minister Sar Kheng instructed his officials to balance fake news and honest criticism, stressing that truthful information is not always about positivity and praise.
Despite wide-ranging backlash, the Cambodian government has maintained that the proposed National Internet Gateway will go ahead as planned, citing the benefits they claim it will bring while failing to address concerns raised by the private sector, academia and rights activists.
The Kampong Chhnang provincial court sentenced Sok Oudom, the owner of Rithysen Radio and website, to 20 months in jail after he was found guilty of inciting villagers in a land dispute.
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The Ministry of Information, which has been gathering suggestions and inputs from relevant media organisations and bodies, is amidst drafting the much-awaited amendments to the Cambodian Press Law.
