Cambodia to monitor online news ahead of election
Cambodia will monitor and control online news intended to cause “instability” ahead of the July general election, according to an official notice released by the government on June 4.
Cambodian citizens queue to cast ballots at Senate election on February 25 (Source: VNA)Phnom Penh (VNA) - Cambodia will monitor and control online news intended to cause “instability” ahead of the July general election, according to an official notice released by the government on June 4.
The notice said that the Cambodian government will control news contents, writings, audios, pictures, videos, and other forms of news which aim to cause instability.
Authorities will also require Internet service providers to have software and equipment to filter or block websites, accounts or social media pages that “broadcast in violation of the law”.
The government said the move aims to control contents which lead to the destruction of national defence, security and relationships with other countries, public order, culture, and national tradition.
In the general election, scheduled for July 29, Cambodian voters will vote for 125 parliamentarians. Cambodia’s National Election Committee issued a notice recognising 20 parties eligible for the election.
The royal police force will deploy 80,000 security officers to ensure safety and order during the event.-VNA
You should also see
World economy’s recovery drives Vietnam’s exports
With the recovery of the world market and increasing orders, Vietnam's import and export activities in the first quarter of 2024 prospered and achieved positive results.
See more
World
Thai central bank intervenes to stabilise currency
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said it has intervened in currency markets at times to ease any excessive moves in the THB, adding that the current policy rate is robust and conducive to economic recovery, reported the Bangkok Post.
World
Vietnam appeals for maximum self-restraint, end to hostilities in Middle East
A representative of Vietnam appealed to all the parties concerned to exercise maximum self-restraint and to end hostilities, while addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on the Middle East and Palestine situation on March 25.
World
Indonesia’s coffee exports surpass imports
Indonesia’s coffee exports have surpassed imports for 47 consecutive months since May 2020, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has reported.
World
Thailand expects wave of tourists during Golden Week
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that about 996,000 foreign tourists will visit the Southeast Asian country between April 26 and May 5, known as the Golden Week holidays in Japan, during which Chinese tourists also prefer to travel overseas.
World
Argentinian media praises Dien Bien Phu Victory
Argentinian newspapers have called Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954) a symbol of the national liberation movement of oppressed and colonialised peoples worldwide.
