Daily Update from Local Newspapers September 26, 2013

 

1.                               Politics/Human Rights

 

Mr. Sam Rainsy Appeals the Large Foreign Firms Not to Invest in Cambodia

 

The leader of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) has declared not to recognize a new form of government and considered the first parliamentary session as constitutional coup. He has appealed to all large foreign firms not to invest in Cambodia. During a press conference yesterday, President of CNRP, showed his stance that “CNRP cannot recognize or cooperate through any images with the government. The first parliamentary session was an illegal session and seriously violated the constitution. Besides, we also would like to appeal the international community, especially the signatory country of Paris Peace Agreement to condemn a new form of government and please do not appreciate and provide any benefits to the government. In addition, I would also like to appeal to all large foreign firms not to sign any agreements with the government as he is not represent for the country and the nations. I believe that the whole world will reconsider in establishing the relationship with Cambodia through a new form of government”. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 26 September 2013)

 

Samdech Techo Hun Sen Warns Ministers to Change Behavior

 

During the cabinet meeting on 25 September 2013, Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned the Royal Government Officers (both national level and lower level) to change bad behavior immediately for the 5^th mandate. Otherwise, he will take a serious measure or remove them from a position. “In the case where corruption has taken place, please all citizens be brave to express the ideas. And, the high-level supervisors also have to check how to reform the political framework because not all the frameworks which have been set are correct. This showed the response to the purpose of citizens since they are our owner; therefore, we have to listen and need to reform for them. Besides, I would also like to appeal to all ministers to change behaviour so as to response for what they want. From now on, the ministers have to hold a talk with the staff officers and don’t be too arrogant as the pride of some ministers has discouraged some low-level officers”, said Samdech Techo Hun Sen. (Kampuchea Tmey, 26 September 2013)