N U MB E R 3508 ssue I monday, September 28, 2020 Intelligent . In-depth . Independent www.phnompenhpost.com 4000 RIEL Hungarian MAN Inflation rate France’s Macron: exposes 90 to still 3% despite ‘It’s clear Belarus Covid in S Reap ‘sagging economy’ leader has to go’ national – page 5 business – page 6 world – page 9 Chikungunya outbreak suspected in Kandal Long Kimmarita in a remote area bordering Prey Veng ing, another one, who we have required Among the nearly 6,000 suspected Minister of Health Mam Bun Heng province, far from health centres, while to undergo treatment. Some others cases reported through dengue sur- advised people to exercise caution AT LEAST 100 people in Prek Russey the road to the village is difficult to trav- were just suspected to have it, and veillance systems nationwide, more and eliminate all mosquito shelters commune’s Peam Sdey village in Kan- el on due to recent flooding. some had a rash, but it has healed.” than 80 per cent were from Siem Reap, around their homes. dal province’s Lvea Em district have Authorities have arranged for those In a Ministry of Health press release Takeo and Preah Vihear provinces. He also suggested people sleep in sought medical assistance since Satur- suspected of having chikungunya to published on Sunday, spokesperson Or Statistics showed that 54 per cent mosquito nets and wear clothes day and are suspected of being infect- stay in a pagoda hall. Vandine said that since the outbreak of the cases involved adults, 31 per which cover the skin. ed with the chikungunya disease, said Bunthoeun said: “I want to confirm of chikungunya in almost all provinces cent involved children over five and Mosquitoes thrive during the Kandal provincial Department of that these are cases of suspected ill- in August, there have been a total of 15 per cent involved children under rainy season and diseases can Health director Kuy Bunthoeun. nesses. We cannot say if it’s chikun- 5,998 suspected cases. five. Out of all the patients suspected spread easily if people don’t take Bunthoeun said 12 health workers gunya because we did not take sam- Chikungunya continues to spread of having chikungunya, 96 per cent precautions, he said. were sent to the village where they would ples to test. in some areas, while others that have have been cured while the remaining Chikungunya symptoms occur two be on standby to provide treatment to “Since Saturday night, there have experienced outbreaks have four per cent are receiving treatment to three days after someone is bitten by infected villagers. Peam Sdey is located been 14 people, and this Sunday morn- remained calm and manageable. at public hospitals. a female Aedes aegypti mosquito. GMAC sues EU court for withdrawing EBA scheme Niem Chheng alleged that the EU’s decision violates the principle of proportionality and the HE Garment Manufactur- requirement of consistency between ers Association in Cambo- the EU’s policies and activities. dia (GMAC) has filed a “The Commission allegedly failed complaint with the Euro- to properly assess the proportional- peanT Court of Justice, requesting ity of the partial temporary with- that the EU’s 20 per cent withdraw- drawal of Customs preferences for al of the Everything But Arms (EBA) the Cambodian garments, footwear scheme be annulled. and travel goods sectors,” GMAC GMAC based its complaint on two said. legal pleas and an alleged Customs The second plea alleged that there People’s hero code violation. was a violation of the applicant’s The rat named Magawa recently received a medal from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in England for locating 67 landmines and unexploded ordnance in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces. APOPO sTORY > 3 According to an EU journal, GMAC procedural rights due to the EC’s filed the complaint on July 16. failure to provide adequate reason- GMAC is being represented by law- ing pursuant to Article 296(2) TFEU, yers C Ziegler and S Monti. corresponding to a violation of the In its complaint, GMAC asked the right to good administration. Azerbaijan, Armenia on war footing court to annul the EC’s decision to GMAC secretary-general Ken Loo temporarily withdraw EBA benefits said on Sunday that the claim was BAKU and Yerevan put themselves on A major confrontation between the seven of its Armenian-controlled vil- because, while the export of 40 dif- made to oppose the decision to with- a war footing after heavy fighting ex-Soviet Caucasus neighbours lages, a claim Yerevan denied. ferent goods from Cambodia to the draw 20 per cent of the EBA scheme. erupted on Sunday between Azerbai- would draw in big regional players In a televised address to the nation EU is affected by the withdrawal of He said the complaint was used jan and Armenian separatists, claiming Moscow and Ankara. earlier in the day, Azerbaijan Presi- 20 per cent of the EBA scheme, of as a last resort after other efforts military and civilian casualties on both Russia, France, Germany and the EU dent Ilham Aliyev vowed victory over the 40 items, white sugar with HS failed to reverse the EC’s decision. sides, including at least one child. swiftly urged an “immediate ceasefire”, Armenian forces. code 121293 is not among the goods The European Court of Justice The worst clashes since 2016 have while Pope Francis prayed for peace. “Our cause is just and we will win,” produced by GMAC members. said case file T-454/20 was sent to raised the spectre of a fresh war The Armenian defence ministry Aliyev said, repeating a famous Additionally, GMAC demanded the court on August 14, 2020. But a between arch-enemies Azerbaijan spokesman, Artsrun Hovhannisyan, quote from Soviet dictator Joseph that the EC pay for the handling of date has not been set to hear it. and Armenia which have been locked said intense fighting continued Stalin’s address at the outbreak of the case, according to the journal. Spokespersons for the EC and the for decades in a territorial dispute along the Karabakh frontline on World War II in Russia. GMAC made two other pleas con- over the Armenia-backed breakaway Sunday afternoon. cerning the EBA withdrawal. First, it Continued – page 2 region of Nagorny Karabakh. Azerbaijan said it had captured Continued – page 9

THE PHNOM PENH POST Cambodians returning to National Malaysia to pay hefty fees Inside page 4 2 THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com National PM warns of ‘new Cold War’ Ministry official suspended for Niem Chheng US and EU had interfered in the internal affairs of Cambo- RIME Minister Hun dia and established a double shooting at couple Sen said the possibil- standard against the Kingdom. ity of a so-called new Phea said: “They have spoken Soth Koemsoeun the noodle shop and the one Cold War has become a lot about human rights in Cam- who filed the complaint aP significant concern and that bodia and used trade and politi- THE General Commissariat of expressed gratitude to minis- all countries have to reject out- cal sanctions on Cambodia. the National Police on Friday try leaders after hearing the right, any attempt to allow his- “The EU withdrew 20 per suspended the Ministry of Inte- news of Phinra’s suspension. tory to tragically repeat itself. cent of the Everything But Arms rior’s Anti-Terrorism Office “My family hasn’t settled the He made the remarks in a (EBA) scheme from Cambodia director Thlang Phinra following case outside the legal system. speech during 75th Session of as an existing example. But the a complaint from a couple whom We give authority to the court to the UN General Assembly on EU still works with Vietnam, he threatened with a gun. take measures,” Sokheng said. Saturday. which is a communist coun- On September 20, Phinra was The Post could not contact Speaking about the global try. They [the EU] don’t speak accused of brandishing a gun to Phnom Penh Municipal Court geopolitical landscape, he said about democracy, they think threaten the couple, who own a spokesperson Kuch Kimlong the longest period of stabil- only of their interests.” noodle shop in Boeung Kak II for comment on Sunday. ity and prosperity in modern Former Cambodia National commune, in the capital’s Tuol The complaint to the three times is being deeply shaken Rescue Party (CNRP) lawmaker Kork district. They filed a com- institutions on September 22 because the fundamental val- Ou Chanroth is of the view that plaint to the court, the ministry said Phinra cursed and threat- Prime Minister Hun Sen says a new ‘Cold War’ is a concern. Heng chivoan ues underlying it as well as the a new Cold War started over the and the Bar Association of the ened to kill Sokheng and his core principles of internation- portion that it undermines one the most powerful countries last 10 years as a competition Kingdom of Cambodia. wife by taking out the gun al law are being flouted and no of the fundamental principles to stop threatening world between the US and China. Deputy National Police chief while they were having lunch longer respected. of the UN Charter – the right of peace and the survival of the Cambodia had suffered in Y Sokhy said on Sunday that with eight other friends. He observed that the trend people to self-determination planet as much as it is up to the past from Cold War influ- under the guidance of Nation- His family did not have any pre- of unilateralism and the ex- and national sovereignty. The middle-powers to work to- ences. Now, Cambodia must al Police chief Neth Savoeun, vious dispute with Phinra, who ertion of force against weak damage to the current interna- gether to ensure a new world evade political influence an expert unit implemented regularly ate at the noodle shop. countries is on the rise, un- tional order is cause for great order based on respecting the and interference of powerful Phinra’s suspension. “I call on the Ministry of dermining international or- concern, Hun Sen said. sovereignty of others and to countries using the leader- This came after the victims Interior, Deputy Prime Minis- der and multilateralism. “Also, the possibility of a so- have peaceful coexistence. ship of major politicians. declined to accept an out-of- ter Sar Kheng and the court to For instance, global com- called new Cold War has also Kin Phea, the director-general “We know that in the past, court settlement. Sokhy advised find justice for my family. We mitments are unilaterally re- become a significant concern of the Royal Academy of Cam- they could interfere in internal officials to visit the victims to are still worried about safety. neged on, violent blows are because this small country, bodia’s International Relations affairs because our nation had make them feel safer. “He has money, power and levelled against international once caught amid a Cold War Institute, said the latest Cold internal division. If the nation’s Sokhy said: “This case is not position. I cannot confront institutions, and the voices of conflict, ideological rifts and War is aimed at geopolitical, internal affairs were not divid- in our authority anymore. We him. I can only depend on the reason are stifled by the - ar nationalist fanatism, paid a economic and technological ed, I believe that there would suspended him and the next law to help me. I ask for com- bitrary practice of unilateral very high price. Thus, we must competitions rather than focus- not have been problems at all. step is the court’s decision. pensation of $100,000 and to sanctions and other coercive reject outright, any attempt ing on ideology and politics like “As a small country, we The court can call Phinra or punish him without forgive- political, economic and finan- to allow history to tragically the first one after World War II. have to be even cleverer and order him to do something. We ness,” the complaint read. cial measures, all because the repeat itself,” he said. He said Cambodia became shrewder than major coun- mediated with the victims, but The Post tried to contact Phin- strongest countries uphold In addition to political ge- a victim of the competition of tries because it’s like we are they did not agree, so the court ra for more information, but his their interests above all else. ography, Hun Sen mentioned superpower countries during walking under the feet of an has to take action.” assistant said he was fulfilling his He said there is an abusive Covid-19, climate change and the first Cold War. elephant. If we walk carelessly Chuy Sokheng, the owner of duties at the ministry. use of the right to interfere, many other issues. Also, over the last few years, . . . if we misstep, the elephant which has taken on such a pro- He concluded that it is up to he said, superpowers like the will trample us,” he said. Korea project to better EBA withrawl draws ire of GMAC, Hun Sen health safety signed

Continued from page 1 denied the allegations. the Covid-19 pandemic. That struggle not- Mom Kunthear the USCDC’s Cambodia office Concerning the issue, Prime Minister withstanding, Cambodia is strongly deter- will work with the ministry to European Court of Justice could not be Hun Sen mentioned the EBA withdrawal mined, as it was 40 years ago, to defend A PROJECT to strengthen strengthen the national labo- reached for comment on Sunday. in a message at the 75th session of the UN what it believes is the rightful path. health systems to prevent, de- ratory system, build the capac- In February, the EC decided to with- General Assembly. “That is, to defend our sovereignty and tect and respond to infectious ity of public health personnel, draw 20 per cent of the EBA scheme, He said the EU had partially withdrawn EBA protect our hard-won peace, which is diseases in Cambodia worth including field epidemiolo- claiming that Cambodia had violated benefits from Cambodia while it was strug- fully cherished by Cambodians who have about $8.5 million was signed gists, and establish emergency human and labour rights, and that gling to overcome the spread of Covid-19. gone through the most tragic devastation by a senior official of the Min- management at the national democracy in Cambodia had declined. “I believe history repeats itself in the case and are now rising as a nation to have an istry of Health and officials of and sub-national levels. The withdrawal took effect on August of the EU’s withdrawal of the EBA at a time equal footing, status and rights as other the Korea International Co- The first phase of the Koica 12. However, the government has when Cambodia struggles to survive amid nations in the region and the world.” operation Agency (Koica) in project started in 2017 with $3 Cambodia on Friday. million in funding via coopera- This five-year project which tion with the USCDC and the US will begin in 2021 was signed Agency for International Devel- by ministry spokeswoman Or opment (USAID) in Cambodia. Vandine and Koica country For the last three years, Koi- director Rho Hyujun. ca has conducted the project Vandine told The Post on to expand immunisation cov- Sunday that with technical as- erage and strengthen the cold sistance of the US Centre for chain system (cold storage Disease Control and Prevention system) in some provinces (USCDC) Cambodia office, the including Ratanakkiri, Mon- project was designed to im- dulkiri, Stung Treng, Preah Vi- prove the quality of surveillance hear and Kratie provinces. systems, infectious diseases lab- The new project will continue oratories, human resources and to support the training of field emergency response systems. epidemiologists so each district The programme will be ad- has an epidemiologist by the ministered by the ministry to end of the project. They will be achieve its commitment to able to inspect the outbreak of the 2005 International Health any suspected cases in the area Regulations. and follow up on those found. Vandine said: “Koica in Also, Koica will keep build- Cambodia which has helped ing the Laboratory Quality the health sector has always Management System (LQMS) had good cooperation with and Laboratory Information the Ministry of Health. System (LIS) in 49 public lab- “[The partnership has oratories in the country and helped] infrastructure con- strengthen specimen trans- struction in hospitals like portation capacity. Preah Ang Duong Hospital, The project aims to ensure Batheay Referral Hospital and all public laboratories are Siem Reap Provincial Hospi- equipped with more accurate tal, especially given the cir- and reliable diagnostics to de- cumstances that we have been tect infectious diseases. This fighting against Covid-19.” year, Koica’s Cambodia office A Koica press release said will disburse $1 million. THE PHNOM PENH POST September 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com 3 National Mine-sniffing rat scores ‘Covid spurs rural tourism’ Voun Dara

ON WORLD Tourism Day on a first with gold medal Sunday, Prime Minister Hun Sen said the Covid-19 crisis had Soth Koemsoeun spurred the interest of tourists to visit rural and natural areas. HE Cambodian Mine He delivered the message under Action Centre’s mine- the theme Tourism and Rural sniffing Belgian rat Development and said rural tour- has become a global ism had helped prevent people sensation.T from migrating by creating jobs. The rat named Magawa “Rural tourism has stopped recently received a medal from migration by creating jobs and the People’s Dispensary for Sick preserving and promoting cul- Domestic travel to tourist destinations throughout the country has Animals (PDSA) in England for ture, heritage and traditions. It restarted. HENG CHIVOAN locating 67 landmines and has also protected and preserved per cent of total jobs in the world Khon on Friday led a meeting unexploded ordnance in Siem natural resources and brought and generated about 10.3 per discussing a draft of a road- Reap and Preah Vihear. innovation and creative ideas to cent of the world’s gross domes- map on restoring and promot- Cambodia Mine Action Cen- local people,” Hun Sen said. tic product (GDP), he said. ing post-Covid-19 tourism in tre (CMAC) director-general He said domestic travel to On Cambodia’s tourism sec- Cambodia for 2020-2025. Heng Ratana posted on Face- tourist destinations through- tor, Hun Sen said it had grown Khon said: “Through this book that Magawa found 39 out the country had restarted. remarkably. In 1998, the King- plan which is for the next five landmines and 28 units of Travellers think of wellbeing dom hosted more than 280,000 years, [tourism] will bring back unexploded ordnance in Siem and public health as a priority, tourists and last year, 6.6 million seven million international Reap and Preah Vihear. he said, before adding that tourists visited the country. tourists and increase the par- It is the first gold medal giv- rural tourism could help The sector had created direct ticipation of the tourism sec- en to a rodent. An African giant rat born in Tanzania in 2014, Magawa was trained to smell restore the economy. jobs for more than 630,000 peo- tor in the economy and soci- explosive ordnance using its nose by Apopo rat trainers in Argentina. APOPO “I want to say that Cambodia Hence, relevant authorities ple. Thousands of other jobs ety,” he said at the meeting. is not only famous for using Heiman described Magawa PDSA chairman John Smith had to define tourism as a stra- were also created indirectly. He said plans to restore and rats in mine clearance, but our as a hard-working rat with said in a short video clip that tegic pillar within the policy of During the rescheduled promote tourism laid out meas- mine-sniffing dogs are also high commitment. Magawa has discovered 67 rural development, with a spe- Khmer Year New holiday, Hun ures for an intervention policy ahead of the world,” he wrote. Apopo’s website said the landmines and unexploded cific plan according to the Sen said 1.5 million Cambodi- for the short-, medium- and Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmi- organisation is happy to ordnance in Cambodia, mak- tourist potential of each area. ans had visited tourist destina- long-term in three main stages. jnede Product Ontwikkeling declare that Magawa is a hero ing him a more than worthy Each area gains the partici- tions, which generated $100 In the first stage, the minis- (Apopo) Belgium programme rewarded for bravery. candidate for the gold medal. pation of local communities in million in local income. try manages the crisis, adapts manager Michael Heiman said An African giant rat born in During his career, Magawa the form of a public-private “This responsible opening up the new normal and prepares on Sunday that Magawa is one Tanzania in 2014, it was trained has helped clear over partnership, he said. of domestic tourism gained plans for restoration (from the among many mine-sniffing rats. to smell explosive ordnance 141,000sqm of land. The prime minister also admiration from the UN World second semester of 2020 to the Apopo Cambodia finds mines using its nose by Apopo rat Since the 1970s, it’s estimat- applauded last year’s tourism Tourism Organisation first semester of 2021). in partnership with CMAC. trainers in Argentina. ed that four to six million land- sector growth, saying the world [UNWTO]. In particular, during The second stage is recovery Magawa arrived in Cambodia When Magawa smells the mines were laid in Cambodia had hosted as many as 1.5 billion the holidays, Cambodians vis- and restoration of tourism (the from Argentina in 2016. The rat chemicals in mines it will give alone with around three mil- international tourists, represent- ited tourist destinations and second semester of 2021-2022), has since been working in Siem a sign to its operator. The oper- lion of those still unfound. ing a four per cent growth. adhered to Covid-19 protective and the third stage is a Reap, Oddar Meanchey and ator then knows the rat has Hidden mines have caused The sector had created some health measures,” he said. relaunching the tourism sector Preah Vihear for six years. found a mine and clears it. 64,000 casualties thus far. 330 million jobs, equivalent to 10 Minister of Tourism Thong in Cambodia (2023-2025). Advertisement 4 THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com National Preah Vihear police official murders his girlfriend, buries her

Kim Sarom Phalla moved in with Sim in Sra Em commune. Before the THE Preah Vihear Provincial incident, at around 2pm, Phalla Court sent a Military Police demanded Sim stop spending official to the provincial pris- money carelessly and refused on on Saturday for killing his to give him access to money. girlfriend. Police first arrested They then had an argument. him on Friday in Sra Em com- During the argument, Sim mune, in the province’s Cho- grabbed Phalla’s legs, causing am Ksan district. her to trip and hit her head Deputy provincial police chief on the cement floor, which in charge of anti-human traf- caused her to be knocked un- ficking and juvenile protection conscious. He then killed her Prang Thida on Sunday named by hitting her head against the suspect as Sin Sim, 52. the floor again. He is attached to Unit 382 Sim then hid her body in under Intervention Brigade the bathroom and returned No 8. His duty was to guard to Preah Vihear mountain to Preah Vihear temple. His de- work as if all was normal. At

The General Department of Construction gave building owners two years from November 2, 2019, to request construction certificates. hong menea ceased girlfriend was 55-year- 9pm on September 17, Sim old Huoy Phalla. came back from the moun- The court has already sent Sim tain and took Phalla’s body to prison. Investigating judge about 50m behind the house Chean Sros charged him with to bury it, Sophon said. Capital construction targeted murder under Article 199 of the A week after the incident, peo- Criminal Code. If convicted, he ple nearby noticed Phalla’s dis- Orm Bunthoeurn certificates. don’t understand construction Similarly, for construction faces 10-15 years in prison. appearance and told villagers. Chanphol said the reason is law and many people build that were built before De- Sros said: “He confessed Commune authorities searched HE Ministry of Land to help owners comply with without technical standards. cember 20, 1997, those own- to the killing and authorities the house for Phalla and saw Management, Urban technical standards if their To enforce the law, the ministry ers can request construction found the place that he bur- traces of blood, prompting Planning and Con- buildings are not up to code. must manage them. certificates as well. ied the body.” them to call the police. struction is on the “When they come to ask for “They didn’t ask for permits. After the law on construc- Citing Sim, Sra Em com- Following footprints, police huntT for illegal construction [construction certificates], we Now, we have to help them tion became effective, the mune district police chief reached Phalla’s burial site projects in Phnom Penh. don’t just issue them. We have follow the law,” he said. General Department of Con- Huy Sophon told The Post on and suspected that Sim had Its General Department of to check first. If it is correct ac- A notice issued by the min- struction gave building own- Sunday that Phalla had three killed her, Sophon said. Construction director Pak cording to the standards, we istry said all owners who have ers two years from November children before she met Sim. “I called the suspect to Chanphol said on Sunday that facilitate it. But if it is wrong, construction permits, letters 2, 2019, to November 2, 2021, She had a 15-year-old daugh- question him and he con- his office is requiring owners we tell them it is wrong. They of opening and closing con- to request for the certificates. ter and two other daughters fessed that he killed her. The of houses, buildings and guest- have to tear down their build- struction sites before Novem- Penalties will apply if they who are married. The three of police arrested him because houses without construction ings, accordingly,” he said. ber 2, 2019, have to request fail to follow the law and the them live in Kampong Chh- they found the victim’s body permits to ask for construction He added that some people construction certificates. deadline expires. nang province. too,” he said.

Cambodians flying into Malaysia will now pay $1,150 in quarantine fees to health officials. heng Chivoan Cambodians returning to Malaysia to pay hefty fees

Mom Kunthear tioned at international gate- travel to Malaysia via Korea or ways,” the embassy said. Singapore. THE Cambodian Embassy in It said the processing fee Centre for Alliance of Labour Malaysia announced last week breaks down to MYR2,600, and Human Rights programme that students and workers, accommodation is MYR150 coordinator Khun Tharo said including those who have per- per night while the spouse or there are not many workers manent or temporary resi- children under the age of 12 returning to Malaysia. dence in that country and wish staying in the same room pay Most who returned are stu- to return, must pay a MYR4,700 MYR50 per night. dents or ordinary citizens., but ($1,150) fee. State Secretariat of Civil Cambodian workers who have However, the payment does Aviation spokesman Sin to return due to employment not apply to diplomats and Chansereyvuth told The Post contracts will meet difficulties those allowed to quarantine at on Sunday that Cambodia has paying the cost of quaran- home. not yet relaunched direct tine. “From September 24 flights between the countries, “It must be difficult for our onwards, all foreigners will but may do so soon. Cambodian workers to return have to pay MYR 4,700 or Although there are now no to work in Malaysia with this about $1,150 per passenger to direct flights between our expense adding another bur- Malaysian health officials sta- countries, Cambodians can den for them,” Tharo said. THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com 5 National Deadline set to remove structures on S reap roads Voun Dara

THE Siem Reap provincial administration has given resi- dents 10 days starting from September 23 to remove con- structions which encroach on streets, streams and canals in Siem Reap town. If they fail to do so, they will face legal penalties, according to a provincial administration announcement. Provincial deputy governor Ly Samrith told The Post on Sun- Structures considered too close to roads, streams or canals need to be day that for the past two days, removed by October 2. siem reap provincial hall the administration has been The Hungarian had travelled from France and reached Cambodia on September 13. fresh news surveying land and telling peo- ure the land after the notice streets in Siem Reap town. ple if they have to move their expires on October 2. The streets must be made in structures as per the land title of “If they do not remove [their harmony with culture, history the provincial administration. structures], the provincial and tourism, and be in line with “The actual size of the road administration will take meas- the geography of the town. Hungarian exposes nowadays is smaller than the ures to remove them according The inter-ministerial deci- land [allotted to the government] to law. It will not be responsible sion was made that all streets in the system of administration. for damages and the loss of be constructed systematically “To ensure the standard and people’s properties,” he said. while taking into consideration 90 to Covid in S Reap beauty of the 38 roads [in Siem The provincial governor con- sewer systems, sidewalks, side- Reap town] so that experts can firmed that the new street con- walks for the disabled, bicycle Khorn Savi tuk-tuk driver’s wife and in Siem Reap district. do their work, we have to be in structions are for the common lanes, parking lots, lighting sys- kids. They are being quaran- He was tested at a laboratory charge of [removing] construc- benefit and will facilitate tourism tems, signs, security cameras, HE Ministry of Health tined at home. in Siem Reap after 13 days of tions that encroach on street development in Siem Reap. and tree planting. has discovered 90 Another is a taxi driver who quarantine and was suspected land,” Samrith said. After the Covid-19 crisis ends, The decision of the inter-min- people who have drove the man from Phnom of having the virus. He then Those 38 roads do not affect the province will once again be isterial working group stated been exposed direct- Penh to Siem Reap. He is tested positive for Covid-19 citizens’ land, he said. Only the ready to receive a large number that: “We must expedite the lyT or indirectly to a Hungarian waiting on his test result and on September 26 at Institut 100 families who built on the of national and international construction of the 38 streets, man infected with Covid-19. is quarantined at home. Pasteur du Cambodge. roads’ land are affected. Most of tourists, he said. for which the prime minister They all are required to quar- The 84 others were passen- The Hungarian had trav- them volunteered to remove their At the first meeting of the has allocated $150 million from antine at home and the hospi- gers on the same flight with the elled from France and reached structures while a small number inter-ministerial commission the national budget. tal. The ministry is searching man. Officials are contacting Cambodia on September 13. are in negotiations, he said. to study and implement the “If there is no change, these 38 for other affected people. them for testing. He left Phnom Penh on Sep- Provincial governor Tea street construction project led streets will be launched by Sam- Among the 90, one is the The Ministry of Health said tember 16 in a private taxi to Seiha first announced the by Deputy Prime Minister Tea dech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Min- Hungarian man’s wife who on Sunday that the shop in Siem Reap. removal of structures on Sep- Banh on September 25, it was ister of the Kingdom of Cambo- lives in Siem Reap, and anoth- Siem Reap where the Hungar- On September 26, the min- tember 23. Experts will meas- decided to renovate all 38 dia on November 16, 2020.” er is a tuk-tuk driver who drove ian bought paintings is under istry reported that he escaped the man around the town to surveillance even though he from quarantine at home buy paintings. They are being was there for a short while while awaiting test results. quarantined at Siem Reap Re- and wore a mask. However, the ministry an- ferral Hospital after initial test The Hungarian is de- nounced hours later that he results were negative. scribed as 70 and lives in had returned home after buy- Three other people are the Svay Dangkum commune, ing a painting. Student handbook promotes going green

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THE Ministry of Environment, with the support of the Swedish government and UN Develop- ment Programme (UNDP), has produced handbooks on the environment for children to The handbooks were prepared by the education section of the ministry’s help reduce single-use plastics General Department of Environmental Knowledge and Information. undp and maintain a sustainable environment. change their behaviour and he said, is to reduce plastic Ministry spokesman Neth orient them to love the envi- usage and maintain school Pheaktra told The Post on Sun- ronment and join in protect- environments that contribute day that the main focus of the ing and conserving existing to ensuring environmental handbooks is to inculcate a natural resources,” he said. sustainability. sense of responsibility for the The environment ministry The environment and edu- environment in primary received 2,000 handbooks cation ministries have also school children. The books from the UNDP which will be incorporated content con- contain stories related to envi- distributed to schools in the cerning the impact of plastic ronmental education. Kingdom. and general environmental The handbooks were pre- UNDP Cambodia’s resident work into the curriculum. Rel- pared by the education section representative Nick Beresford evant content has been made of the ministry’s General didn’t respond to a request for available for children in pre- Department of Environmental comment as of press time. school levels. Knowledge and Information. Ministry of Education, Youth The education ministry has “The importance of this and Sport spokesperson Ros been implementing study pro- book is to provide knowledge Soveacha welcomed positive grammes on the environment of the environment for chil- cooperation in all forms to and encouraging students of dren. The book also instils in raise the awareness of students all levels to love, preserve and them a love for the environ- and education staff. protect school environments ment. Hopefully, this will The aim of the handbooks, and communities. 6 THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com Business

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Trading Information on Cambodia Securities Exchange Date: September 25, 2020 Auction Trading Method (ATM) No Stock Closing Price Opening Price High Low 1 ABC 17,300 17,280 17,340 17,280 2 GTI 3,300 - 3,300 3,300 3 PAS 14,020 13,980 14,020 13,980 4 PEPC 3,300 3,220 3,300 3,200 5 PPAP 11,680 11,680 11,680 11,680 6 PPSP 2,280 2,300 2,300 2,200 7 PWSA 6,140 6,140 6,140 6,140 NBC: Inflation rate remains at Improving sentiment lifts emerging East 3% despite sagging economy Asian bonds, says ADB May Kunmakara The improvement of global agile in dealing with the im- AMBODIA main- investment sentiment and pact of the Covid-19 pandemic tained an inflation financial conditions has pro- through a wide range of policy rate of three per vided a much-needed lift for responses, including monetary cent in the first eight local currency bond markets easing and fiscal stimulus. monthsC of this year, despite a in emerging East Asia, includ- He said: “It is crucial that sagging economy. ing Vietnam, despite risks governments and central National Bank of Cambodia from the Covid-19 pandemic, banks maintain accommoda- (NBC) governor Chea Chanto the latest issue of the Asian tive monetary policy stances said this after meeting with Development Bank’s (ADB) and ensure sufficient liquid- Yasuhisa Ojima from the In- Asia Bond Monitor said. ity to support financial stabil- ternational Monetary Fund Government bond yields ity and economic recovery.” (IMF) in Cambodia. in most emerging East Asian Emerging East Asia con- The macroeconomic situation markets declined from June sists of China, Hong Kong and the banking sector in Cam- 15 to September 11 on the of China, Indonesia, South bodia in the first eight months back of accommodative mon- Korea, Malaysia, the Philip- of 2020 have been performing etary policies and weakening pines, Singapore, Thailand well while inflation remains low growth across the region. and Vietnam. with good exchange rate stabil- Meanwhile, improving sen- As a share of regional gross ity and international reserves. timent has led to gains in eq- domestic product, emerg- Chanto said: “The banking uity markets and a narrowing ing East Asia’s local currency system is strong and has ac- of credit spreads, with most bonds outstanding climbed tively contributed to support- regional currencies strength- to 91.6 per cent at the end ing economic activity and alle- The ADB forecasts a four per cent GDP contraction compared to its June forecast of 5.5 per cent. pOST STAFF ening against the dollar. of June, from 87.8 per cent viating the hardships of various Local currency bonds out- in March, mainly due to the sectors of the population.” economic growth.” The ADB forecasts a four ernment policies, social assis- standing in emerging East large amount of funding Ojima said he supported The government has intro- per cent GDP contraction tance for the poor, and financ- Asia reached $17.2 trillion at needed to fight the pandemic the government’s policies and duced social welfare pack- compared to its June forecast ing support for small- and the end of June, up five per and its impact. the NBC to support economic ages of about $2 billion so far. of 5.5 per cent. medium-sized enterprises. cent from March this year Bond issuance in the region activity at this phase, as coun- The Asian Development ADB country director Sunniya “These measures, along and 15.5 per cent higher than hit $2 trillion in the second tries around the world are fac- Bank (ADB) last week upgrad- Durrani-Jamal said the corona- with much-needed structural ing an economic downturn ed its 2020 growth forecast for virus is an unprecedented glob- reforms, will reduce the direct It is crucial that governments and the spread of Covid-19. Cambodia due to improved al challenge, but Cambodia has and indirect impacts of Covid- He said: “The IMF is ready agricultural performance and been spared a health crisis. 19 on families and businesses, and central banks maintain to cooperate and make rec- an increase in non-garment “We expect growth to re- and help Cambodia’s econo- ommendations in the pro- manufacturing exports such bound to 5.9 per cent in 2021, my emerge stronger from the accommodative monetary cess of restoring Cambodia’s as bicycles and electronics. boosted by supportive gov- pandemic,” she said. policy stances

in June last year. quarter, up by 21.3 per cent The report showed that Việt from the first quarter this year. Nam’s local currency bond China remained home to the market decreased by 1.7 per region’s largest bond market, Funding ready for agro-businesses cent at the end of June this year accounting for 76.6 per cent of to reach $58.2 billion, after the region’s total bond stock as Thou Vireak objectives. posting 10.4 per cent quarterly of the end of June. KE CEO Dr Chhieng Van- growth in the first quarter. The region’s government KHMER Enterprise (KE), a unit munin said as a unit of the min- This is mainly due to lower bonds outstanding reached under the Ministry of Economy istry, the company wants to outstanding debt in the gov- $10.5 trillion at the end of June and Finance and the Cambo- become the national platform ernment area, even as the cor- and made up 60.8 per cent of dia-Australia Agricultural Value for promoting entrepreneurial porate bond stock increased. the region’s aggregate bond Chain programme (Cavac) activities in Cambodia. Vietnam’s government stock. Corporate bonds, mean- have signed an agreement to He said KE and Cavac have bond segment contracted 7.8 while, totalled $6.7 trillion. provide funding assistance to the same ambitions and objec- per cent quarter-on-quarter The ADB said that a wors- qualified agro-processing tives in addressing and pro- at the end of June to reach ening and prolonged Covid- SMEs and start-ups, according moting the agriculture sector, $50.1 billion, accounting for 19 pandemic that could dent to a statement on Thursday. specifically agro-processing in 86.2 per cent of the country’s the region’s economic out- The goal of the fund is to sup- the country. total bond stock. look. Developing Asia will port agricultural SMEs and start- “Khmer Enterprise is delight- Corporate bonds, however, contract by 0.7 per cent this ups in Cambodia and add value ed to see a proactive initiative surged by 65.6 per cent in the year, its first contraction in six to local agro-products, said KE. from Cavac in taking part in second quarter compared to decades. Growth will rebound The programme will invite The ADB forecasts a four per cent GDP contraction compared to its June supporting start-ups and the first, reaching $8 billion. to 6.8 per cent in 2021. candidates to present business forecast of 5.5 per cent. HENG CHIVOAN SMEs in Cambodia. On an annual basis, growth Other risk factors include plans before a panel of busi- package to promote their busi- to collaborate with Cavac. “Khmer Enterprise is hoping in corporate bonds stood at potential social unrest due ness people, venture capital- ness, products and services. Cavac participates as part of many other organisations can 76 per cent at the end of June to the pandemic’s economic ists and investors. Under the same mandate to the evaluation committee and use our platform as a medium this year. impact, as well as continuing KE will then announce the support the agro-processing has full authority to provide to achieve their objectives by ADB chief economist Ya- tensions between China and successful start-ups and SMEs sector in Cambodia, KE has additional funds to any short- becoming partners,” Vanmun- suyuki Sawada said govern- the US, ADB experts said. VIET that will receive the assistance formed a partnership agreement listed applicants that meet its in said. ments in the region have been NAM NEWS/ASIA NEWS NETWORK THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com 7 Business​ ANA mulls $1.9B IPO New tax collection system set over air travel slump May Kunmakara JAPAN’S ANA Holdings Inc is velopment Bank of Japan Inc, HE Cambodian gov- considering making a pub- MUFG Bank Ltd, Sumitomo ernment launched lic offering of 200 billion yen Mitsui Banking Corp and Mi- a Financial Man- ($1.9 billion) in shares in zuho Bank Ltd, to raise about agement Informa- preparation for an expected 500 billion yen in funding. tionT System (FMIS) and tax prolonged slump in air travel, ANA Holdings concluded data management system to sources have said. that it is necessary to raise streamline government fi- In addition, the parent com- funds through the public offer- nancial information. pany of All Nippon Airways ing as financial support from The intention is to link key is believed to be seeking 400 the banks alone is not enough, ministries and provincial trea- billion yen in subordinated the sources have said. suries to upgrade the budget, loans from banks as its finan- The group has cut bonuses accounting and auditing pro- cial performance has been and implemented furloughs cess for public financial man- worsening due to the spread for about 43,000 employees. agement. of the novel coronavirus. The company has also in- Ministry of Economy and Fi- The holdings company dicated a policy of structural nance secretary of state Hean posted a net loss of 108.8 bil- reform that includes securing Sahip, who presided over the lion yen in its consolidated earnings from sources other launch said last Tuesday the financial results in the April- than its passenger business. FMIS has been implemented June period this year. It is believed that the com- within all core institutions in- Burning through about 60 bil- pany is seeking to further re- volved in finance and budgets lion yen a month due to labour duce costs and sell off assets nationwide. and aircraft maintenance costs, amid the lingering weakness The FMIS connects to the Na- GDT director-general Kong Vibol (left) and finance ministry secretary of state Hean Sahip will work together the firm has been in talks with in demand for air travel. THE tional Bank of Cambodia, other to link key ministries and provincial treasuries to upgrade the budget, accounting and auditing process for financial institutions, including YOMIURI SHIMBUN (JAPAN)/ASIA NEWS public financial management via the new FMIS and tax data management system. SUPPLIED partnered commercial banks, the government-backed De- NETWORK public debt management sys- ment of Customs and Excise He said: “The benefits will provement of the processing of tems and non-fiscal tax revenue on the revenue collection sys- initially be realised in the pub- public financial management, management systems. tem and will introduce the ve- lic sector, particularly in auto- which can result in improved “The system is proving suc- hicle management system for mation and productivity gains, efficiency in government min- cessful in terms of public man- the Ministry of Public Works greatly improved oversight and istries and provincial treasur- agement reform policy and tax and Transport in the future.” transparency of information, ies, and consequently an up- revenue efficiency,” he said. The vehicle management and more expedient handling graded and improved service General Department of Taxa- system refers to the register- and processing of key govern- to the private sector.” tion (GDT) director-general ing and selling of vehicles. ment revenue data. Cambodia collected $6 bil- Kong Vibol said his department Anthony Galliano, group “Information is undoubt- lion in tax revenue last year, has been upgrading moderni- CEO of corporate finance firm edly a valuable tool, so subse- up more than $1.48 billion sation and automation when it Investment Management, told quently I would expect FMIS from the government’s $4.56 comes to tax revenue collection. The Post on Sunday that the to expand into further areas billion target. He said: “The General De- FMIS is a pivotal achievement of revenue collection data that The General Department of partment of Taxation has in the expeditious and effi- will impact the private sector. Customs and Excise took in provided the mediation tool cient management of govern- “The private sector will ben- $2.26 billion while the GDT The holdings company posted a net loss of 108.8 billion yen in its between the General Depart- ment financial information. efit by what will be a vast im- netted $2.3 billion. consolidated financial results in the April-June period. THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN

Donaco International announced the limited reopening of DNA Star Vegas in Poipet from September 25. pOST STAFF Kingdom’s casinos bet on black in bold reopenings Thou Vireak expect more reopening soon.” remain at a limited capacity. Donaco International Management will maintain dis- AT LEAST 10 casinos have announced the limited reo- cretion to alter the pace of oper- resumed rolling the dice since pening of DNA Star Vegas in ations to local conditions. their operations in the King- Poipet from September 25, “Donaco’s two casinos are dom were shut down on April said a press release. ready to resume full operations 1 due to government guide- DNA Star Vegas is set to oper- when conditions return to nor- lines to prevent the spread of ate on a limited scale and the mal post-Covid-19 and when Covid-19. reopening will allow the com- borders reopen,” it said. Eight casinos have reopened pany to test its operational Prime Minister Hun Sen gave in Sihanoukville – one in Phnom systems while ensuring the the green light on July 3, but gam- Penh and one in Poipet. health and wellbeing of staff bling tables had to be situated at Casinos in Bavet town, Svay and visitors, it said. least 1m apart. Group gambling Rieng province, will follow Donaco does not expect any games were prohibited. soon. additional expenses to be Casino owners must ask per- Ministry of Economy and incurred following the limited mission from the Ministry of Finance deputy director Ros reopening of the casino on the Health and install Covid-19 Phearun told The Post on Sunday: closed Thailand border. prevention measures if they “The casinos are limited in oper- “The company will continue wish to reopen. ations and must ensure social to maintain its tight cost-control Cambodia is home to over distancing and cleanliness. We strategy, while operations 100 casinos. 8 THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com Business Public, private sectors upbeat G7 backs extension of G20 debt freeze on post-Covid-19 Thai outlook for poorest nations HE Thai economy is companies are relocating G7 finance ministers on France, Germany, Italy, Japan on a path to recovery their business to this region,” Friday reiterated their call and the US – supported extend- after being impacted said Kirida Bhaopichitr, di- for private lenders to par- ing the DSSI initiative. by the global Covid- rector, Economic Intelligence ticipate in a debt suspension The ministers said: “Recog- 19T pandemic and could see Service (EIS), Thailand Devel- programme for the poorest nising the ongoing financial further upside as interna- opment Research Institute. nations that was announced needs of low-income coun- tional companies consider International tourism, in April as the coronavirus at- tries, we support extending Thailand as an investment which accounts for around 12 tacked global economies. the DSSI in the context of a destination amid the ongoing per cent of Thailand’s gross “We reiterate our call for pri- request for IMF financing.” Sino-US trade war, experts domestic product, is critical vate creditors to implement They added that the exten- said at a forum. to the economic recovery but the DSSI on a voluntary basis sion “should reflect the G20’s Thailand’s economic expan- can only support the rebound when requested by eligible commitment to transparency sion could be further propelled if Thailand is reopened to the borrowers,” the bloc said in a and creditor coordination . . . by growth in sectors including international market, said statement released by the US as well as [reflect] the need for tourism, manufacturing, ag- Kirida, adding that tourism Treasury, referring to the Debt fair burden sharing among all riculture, real estate, invest- should be developed to be- Service Suspension Initiative. creditors”. ments in the country’s Eastern come a higher value industry. Finance ministers and central The ministers also said they Economic Corridor (EEC), re- “Thailand is one of our most bankers from the G20 had ear- “strongly regret” moves by newable energy and digitalisa- focused countries in the re- lier in the year endorsed an im- some countries to classify State- tion, according to a panel dis- Thailand’s EEC has been positioned as a new growth hub of ASEAN, gion. The country has set a mediate one-year debt suspen- owned financial institutions as cussion at Standard Chartered supporting investments with a focus on sectors using higher technology benchmark in reliable electric- sion for the poorest countries, commercial lenders to avoid Bank (Thai)’s “ASEAN Business and knowledge content. AFP ity supply, the basis for invest- which are particularly vulner- participating in the initiative. Forum: Thailand – Resilient investment and tourism.” ment (BOI) secretary-general ment, with digital infrastruc- able to the economic impacts G20 finance ministers are and Ready for Trade”. He added in his keynote ad- Duangjai Asawachintachit said ture being put well in place,” of the Covid-19 pandemic. meeting next month, and the Ministry of Commerce per- dress: “Thailand has strong to support the potential reloca- said Markus Lorenzini, presi- The Friday statement from statement also calls on them to manent secretary Boonyarit Ka- potential to become a region- tion of investments and to be dent and CEO, Siemens En- the seven most-industrialised agree on terms for further debt layanamit said: “Over the past al trade hub. The country’s part of a resilient supply chain, ergy Limited Thailand (Cam- nations – the UK, Canada, relief for poor nations. AFP several months, Thailand has ideal geographical location the BOI has implemented a bodia, Laos & Myanmar). proved that the country is more and extensive infrastruc- special investment stimulation As for power generation than resilient and can persevere ture typically mean Thailand package to tap these invest- and related power transmis- when facing both public health could serve as a product and ments looking for a safe haven. sion, Siemens is cautiously and economic challenges. distribution centre for ASEAN The EEC has been posi- optimistic about future de- “The international com- countries and beyond.” tioned as a new growth hub mand and future needs of en- munities have recognised With the Sino-US trade war of ASEAN, supporting invest- ergy infrastructure given the Thailand as one of the most vi- still simmering and as a result ments with a focus on sectors prospects for the EEC and the able and trusted countries with of the pandemic, international using higher technology and export industry, digitisation, strong public health affairs. companies are shifting their knowledge content. renewable electricity and Certainly, that has led to strong investments and Thailand has “Not only Chinese firms cross border electricity trade, confidence in Thailand as a emerged as a target destination. but also American, Japanese, added Lorenzini. THE NATION trusted destination for trade, Thailand Board of Invest- Taiwanese and South Korean (THAILAND)/ASIA NEWS NETWORK The G7 nations support extending the Debt Service Suspension Initiative. AFP

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SuIntelligentccessful P - eopleIn-depth Read - Independent The Post. THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com 9 World ‘Brilliant’ conservative named to US top court S PRESIDENT Don- biggest judicial disputes in choice,” said rally attendee Di- ing Supreme Court nomi- ald Trump named the nation, not least abortion anne Billig, 54. “I like that she nees, said they expect a vote Amy Coney Barrett rights and the already battered is true to the Constitution.” either before the election or, to the Supreme Obamacare health care plan. Democrats are furious, giv- at latest, during the ensuing CourtU on Saturday, setting in More immediately – and en that Trump could lose the “lame duck” session before motion a rush by Republicans even more explosively – a election, yet still leave a ju- the inauguration of the next to cement a conservative ma- quick confirmation of -Bar dicial imprint with potential president in January. jority on the court on the eve rett would tilt the court just as to last decades. They are es- Barrett was first named to of a tense and potentially dis- fears are growing that the body pecially incensed, given that the bench in 2017. A deeply puted presidential election. may have to arbitrate a post- Barrett, 48, is replacing Gins- conservative Catholic and Trump stood alongside Bar- election dispute in which ei- burg, one of the country’s mother of seven, she is an op- rett at a White House Rose Gar- ther Trump or his Democratic biggest feminist icons and a ponent of abortion, a core is- den ceremony to announce opponent Joe Biden refuses to steady ally of the left. sue for many Republicans. his decision, calling her “one accept the result. “Because this Supreme Barrett used her remarks at of the most brilliant and gifted Trump, who is well behind Court nominee may serve the White House to try and minds” in the legal world. in the polls, has repeatedly on the court for 30 years, it is calm the waters. Despite strong opposition said he may have to challenge nothing short of outrageous She began with an impas- from Democrats, he predicted results, alleging – without evi- that they want to approve her sioned tribute to Ginsburg, a “very quick” and “straight- dence – that Democrats want in fewer than 30 days,” Senator saying: “Should I be con- forward” confirmation in the a “rigged” election. He said last Dick Durbin, the Democratic firmed, I will be mindful of Republican-led Senate, with week that the contest is likely to whip, told CNN on Saturday. who came before me. the process completed before end up in the Supreme Court. Chuck Schumer, the top “The flag of the US is still the November 3 election. Biden reacted immediately, Senate Democrat, said: “Jus- flying at half staff in memory If confirmed, Barrett will saying “the Senate should not tice Ginsburg must be turn- of Justice Ruth Bader Gins- fill the seat of late liberal jus- act” until voters have chosen ing over in her grave up in burg, to mark the end of a tice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, their next president. heaven, to see that the person great American life,” she said, likely steering the court to the Senate Judiciary Committee they chose seems to be intent noting the jurist’s pioneering right for years, expanding the hearings to consider Barrett’s on undoing all the things that success in law. “She not only current conservative wing’s nomination are scheduled to If confirmed, Amy Coney Barrett will fill the seat of late liberal US Ginsburg did.” Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. AFP broke glass ceilings, but she sometimes shaky 5-4 advan- begin October 12. A majority of US citizens – also smashed them.” tage to a solid 6-3. Underlining the heav- tight presidential elections. Barrett “will defend your by 57 to 38 per cent – oppose Barrett also gave a taste of Trump has previously filled ily politicised atmosphere, Trump is hoping his ability to God-given rights and free- the push for confirmation be- what will be her presentation two of the nine seats on the Trump left soon after the Rose transform the Supreme Court to doms”, Trump told the crowd in fore the election, a Washing- to the Senate, describing her high court. Garden ceremony for a cam- a favourable territory for right- Middletown, where supporters ton Post/ABC poll showed. conservative values as a judge. With the liberals’ influence paign rally in Pennsylvania – wing views will galvanise vot- enthusiastically received news But leaders of the Repub- She said: “A judge must ap- waning, the court will likely one of the handfuls of swing ers. “Fill the seat!” has become a of her nomination. lican majority in the Senate, ply the law as written. Judges see a replay of some of the states that hold the balance in standard chant at his rallies. “I think she’s an excellent which is tasked with confirm- are not policymakers.” AFP ‘It is clear Lukashenko has to go’ WHO: Covid to kill 2M more FRENCH President Emmanuel Ma- if no collective action taken cron on Sunday said Belarus’ leader COVID-19 is highly likely to kill more avoid that number? Alexander Lukashenko must step than two million people without re- “If we don’t take those actions . . . down after the EU refused to recogn- lentless global action to combat the yes, we will be looking at that num- ise him as the legitimate president of disease, the World Health Organisa- ber – and sadly much higher. the ex-Soviet country. tion (WHO) warned on Friday. “Unless we do it all, the numbers you “It’s clear he has to go,” Macron told As the one million death toll looms in speak about are not only imaginable but French weekly the Journal du Diman- a pandemic that has shaken the planet, unfortunately, and sadly, very likely.” che ahead of a trip to EU states Lithu- the WHO said the prospect of another The novel coronavirus has killed at ania and Latvia, which border Belarus. million deaths was not unimaginable if least 984,000 people since the out- “It is a crisis of power, an authori- countries and individuals do not come break emerged in December, accord- tarian power that cannot accept the together to tackle the crisis. ing to a tally from official sources. logic of democracy and which is “One million is a terrible number Nearly 32.3 million cases of the hanging on by force. It is clear that and we need to reflect on that before disease have been registered. Lukashenko has to go.” we start considering a second mil- Ryan reflected on the challenges Tens of thousands of people have lion,” the WHO’s emergencies direc- ahead in funding, producing and taken to the streets in Belarus since tor Michael Ryan told a virtual news distributing any eventual vaccines August 9 elections which opposition conference when asked if it was un- against Covid-19. leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says Last week Belarus’ leader Alexander Lukashenko triggered new demonstrations and thinkable that two million people He said: “If we look at losing a million she won, despite Lukashenko’s in- fresh Western criticism when he held a secret inauguration for himself. BELTA/AFP could die in the pandemic before a people in nine months and then we just sistence he took a landslide victory. in for a sixth term in office. President Vladimir Putin has promised vaccine comes around. look at the realities of getting a vaccine The embattled leader has launched The EU said the strongman’s inau- Belarus law enforcement backup if But he added: “Are we prepared out there in the next nine months, it’s a a brutal crackdown against protest- guration lacked “democratic legiti- needed, as well as a $1.5 billion loan. collectively to do what it takes to big task for everyone involved.” AFP ers – drawing condemnation from macy” and refused to recognise him Macron told the Journal that he the West, but support from Moscow. as president. spoke to Putin on September 14, when Last week he triggered new dem- The bloc has said it is reviewing the Russian leader was hosting Lu- onstrations and fresh Western criti- relations with Belarus, with the issue kashenko at his residence in the Black cism when he held a secret inaugu- to be debated at an EU summit on Sea city of Sochi for one-to-one talks. Armenia, Nagory Karabakh ration for himself. Thursday and Friday in Brussels. He said: “I told him that Russia has Macron on Sunday said he had EU ministers decided in principle a role to play, and this role can be been “impressed by the courage of last month to impose sanctions positive if he pushes Lukashenko to gear up to defend homeland the protesters”. against the regime – but Cyprus has respect the legitimacy of the ballot He said: “They know the risks they been blocking approval until the box and free political prisoners. Continued from page 1 violating a ceasefire, saying it had launched are taking by demonstrating every group agrees to similar measures “That was 15 days ago, and we are a counter-offensive to “ensure the safety weekend, and yet, they are pushing against Turkey over gas exploration in not yet there.” “Karabakh is Azerbaijan,” he said. of the population”, using tanks, artillery forward with the movement to make the eastern Mediterranean. At the Sochi talks, Lukashenko vowed Both Armenia and the breakaway missiles, combat aviation and drones. democracy come alive in this country Meanwhile, Baltic EU states Lithua- to stick closely with “elder brother” Mos- region of Nagorny Karabakh declared “There are reports of dead and that has been deprived of it for so long. nia, Latvia and Estonia have expanded cow. Putin has long urged full unifica- martial law and military mobilisation. wounded among civilians and mili- “Women in particular, who march ev- their own sanctions against Belarus. tion between Russia and Belarus, while “Get ready to defend our sacred tary servicemen. Extensive damage ery Saturday, command our respect.” Macron sets off on Monday for his Lukashenko has so far ruled this out. homeland,” Armenian Prime Minister has been inflicted on many homes More than 90 people – most of them first visit to Lithuania and Latvia, Macron will meet the leaders of Nikol Pashinyan said on Facebook. and civilian infrastructure,” Azerbai- women – were arrested on Saturday at which are hoping for French sup- Lithuania and Latvia during his trip, Armenia said earlier on Sunday that jan’s foreign ministry said. opposition rallies, one NGO said. port in the face of the Belarus crisis and his office has not ruled out a Azerbaijan attacked civilian settle- Karabakh’s rights ombudsman Fresh protests were sparked by the and rising tensions with Russia. meeting with Belarusian opposition ments in Nagorny Karabakh including Artak Beglaryan pointed to “civilian surprise announcement on Wednes- Russia is Lukashenko’s biggest fi- leader Tikhanovskaya, who has tak- the main city Stepanakert. casualties”, while Armenia said a day that Lukashenko had been sworn nancial and diplomatic backer, and en shelter in Lithuania. AFP Azerbaijan accused Armenian forces of woman and child were killed. AFP 10 THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com ASEAN Negative review lands US man in Thai suit

A US citizen has been sued staff” who “act like they don’t by an island resort in Thai- want anyone here”. land over a negative Tripad- The Sea View Resort said visor review, authorities said legal action was only taken on Saturday. He could face because Barnes had penned up to two years in prison if multiple reviews on different found guilty. sites over the past few weeks. Domestic tourism is still At least one was posted in happening in Thailand, June on Tripadvisor accus- where coronavirus numbers ing the hotel of “modern-day are relatively low, with locals slavery” – which the site re- and expatriates heading to moved after a week for vio- near-empty resorts – includ- lating its guidelines. ing Koh Chang island, famed “We chose to file a com- for its sandy beaches and plaint to serve as a deterrent, turquoise waters. as we understood he may But a recent visit to the continue to write negative re- Sea View Resort on the is- views week after week for the land landed Wesley Barnes foreseeable future,” the hotel in trouble after he wrote said, adding that staff had at- unflattering online reviews tempted to contact Barnes about his holiday. before filing the complaint. Colonel Thanapon Taem- Barnes did not immedi- Analysts had warned that defeat in eastern Sabah State for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could have meant the end of his fractious coalition government, which came to power without an election in March. AFP The Sea View Resort owner filed a complaint that the defendant had posted unfair M’sia PM wins crucial victory reviews of his hotel ALAYSIA’S em- ing he had mustered enough tion-controlled local govern- drawn their support from battled prime support from members of Par- ment. But rather than cede his government and forced a sara of Koh Chang police ately respond to requests for minster on Sat- liament (MPs) to take over. power, the chief minister dis- snap national poll. said: “The Sea View Resort comment. urday passed his Malaysia has been gripped solved the State assembly. But Bridget Welsh, a Malay- owner filed a complaint that Thailand’s notorious anti- Mbiggest political test since by political turmoil since the After a hard-fought cam- sia expert from the University the defendant had posted defamation laws have long taking office with a narrow collapse in February of a re- paign, a coalition of parties of Nottingham, warned his unfair reviews of his hotel on drawn scrutiny from human victory in key State elections, formist government, which backing the national govern- troubles were far from over. the Tripadvisor website.” rights and press freedom which could help strengthen was headed by Mahathir Mo- ment won 38 out of 73 seats “He passed the first major He said Barnes was ac- groups, who say powerful his tenuous hold on power. hamad and included Anwar, in the legislature, with the electoral test, but barely. He cused of causing “damage to players use it as a weapon to Analysts had warned that amid bitter infighting. opposition taking 32, and the remains a man on borrowed the reputation of the hotel”, stifle free expression. defeat in eastern Sabah State Muhyiddin seized power as rest going to independents. time,” she said. and of quarrelling with staff The maximum sentence for Prime Minister Muhyiddin the head of a coalition backed Muhyiddin hailed the win in Anwar’s power play has over paying a corkage fee for is two years in prison, along Yassin could have meant the by the scandal-plagued a televised address, saying it added to pressure on Muhy- alcohol brought to the hotel. with a 200,000 baht ($6,300) end of his fractious coalition Umno party, which critics “shows that the people in Sabah iddin but does not appear to Barnes, who works in Thai- fine. government, which came to accuse of lacking legitimacy, have confidence in all the can- have gained traction for now. land, was arrested by immi- Earlier this year, a Thai power without an election in and his administration has didates that we put forward”. He has refused to reveal the gration police and returned journalist was sentenced March. only a wafer-thin majority in While the outcome does not di- number of MPs backing him to Koh Chang where he was to two years in prison for Adding to his problems, the parliament. rectly affect the balance of power while the king, who appoints briefly detained and then posting a tweet referenc- vote came just days after op- The elections in Sabah on at the national level, it was a key the country’s premier, has freed on bail. ing a dispute over working position leader Anwar Ibrahim Borneo island were called af- test of Muhyiddin’s popularity. postponed an appointment According to the Tripadvisor conditions at a chicken farm launched a bid to topple Muhy- ter a Muhyiddin ally launched If he had done poorly, coali- to see him due to ill health. review Barnes posted in July, owned by the Thammakaset iddin’s administration, claim- a bid to take over the opposi- tion partners may have with- AFP he encountered “unfriendly company. AFP ‘Extreme intervention’ needed to save last Sumatran rhinos AS THE Sumatran rhinoceros inches out human intervention is small. plants, as determined by their height. closer to extinction, conservation- Their numbers are too small, and In 2018, the ministry’s Natural ists have called for serious interven- they show little sign of breeding in Resource and Ecosystem Conserva- tion to restore a viable wild popula- the wild, researchers say. tion Directorate-General (KSDAE) tion. The proposed efforts include a “Their numbers do not matter if announced a 2018-2021 emergency captive breeding programme for the they are not breeding. They could action plan to increase the Suma- solitary creatures. become extinct unless there is an tran rhino population. Sumatran rhinos, the smallest living extreme intervention,” Rudi said, The blueprint calls for a wildlife rhinos and the only Asian rhinos with suggesting that wild rhinos should patrol to protect the rhinos, the de- two horns are critically endangered, be taken to breeding centres, such velopment of an assisted reproduc- according to the International Union as the one in Way Kambas National tive technology to help the rhinos for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Park in Lampung. breed in the wild and the construc- In the Malaysian section of Bor- Indonesia Rhinoceros Foundation tion of rhino sanctuaries in Aceh neo, one of the historic habitats of director Widodo Ramono said stron- and East Kalimantan. Sumatran rhinos, the species was ger interventions, such as captive It also encourages the use of the rhi- declared extinct last year. breeding, were integral to building no sanctuary in Way Kambas National The remaining population is small a self-sustaining rhino population park to help the animals breed. and dispersed, with fewer than 80 in the wild. KSDAE director-general Wiratno rhinos spread across three habitats The remaining population is small and dispersed, with fewer than 80 rhinos spread A dwindling population is ultimate- said that based on the blueprint, his across three habitats in Sumatra and one habitat in East Kalimantan. AFP in Sumatra and one habitat in East ly threatening the viability of the rhi- office would intensify the protec- Kalimantan, according to an esti- Rudy said: “Only one of the four ered by researchers. Her death was no species, he said. “We must inter- tion of Sumatran rhinos and would mate by Indonesia’s Ministry of En- groups was found to be breeding – thought to be the result of sepsis in a vene and rescue them, especially the cooperate with conservation part- vironment and Forestry. The largest the one in Leuser.” leg wound that was sustained when females as they could have problems ners to encourage the participation population is thought to be at Gu- In a bid to protect the remaining the rhino was caught in a snare in related to their reproductive system.” of residents in rhino conservation. nung Leuser National Park in Aceh. wild Sumatran rhinos, the Leuser September 2015. He said preserving the rhinos’ Wiratno said: “No new traps In the past, Sumatran rhinos were Conservation Forum conducted In this year’s surveys, the Leuser habitats and preventing human en- should be installed. [Residents] also found on the Malayan Peninsula 15 surveys of rhino populations in Conservation Forum searched for croachment were crucial to keeping must help get rid of them, report and in parts of what are now Thailand, Leuser this year. They discovered a and removed animal traps, which them from retreating to even less to authorities if they find one and Myanmar, India and Bangladesh. rhino calf, signalling possible suc- can harm not only rhinos but also accessible areas, such as mountain make sure no new encroachments “They used to be everywhere, but cessful breeding in the wild. other endangered species. slopes or near gorges that would occur in protected areas.” now they are fragmented into the The rhinos continue to face threats Rudi said: “Compared to our proj- “reduce their likelihood of meeting Indonesia is also home to the remaining four population pockets from poaching, logging and deforesta- ects in 2019 and 2016, the number other rhinos and mating”. single-horned Javan rhino, another [in Sumatra and Kalimantan],” Rudi tion. of traps we found this year has de- In the wild, rhinos are solitary critically endangered species that Putra from the Leuser Conservation In 2016, for example, a 10-year-old creased, but we want no traps at all.” animals, except during their mating inhabits only Ujung Kulon National Forum (FKL) said at a discussion to female Sumatran rhino was found Even with the removal of traps, the season and while mothers rear their Park in Banten. The subspecies was commemorate World Rhino Day on dead in West Kutai, East Kaliman- chance that Sumatran rhinos will calves. Rhinos are browsers – herbi- declared extinct in Vietnam in 2010. September 22. tan, just weeks after she was discov- survive as a species in the wild with- vores that eat only easily accessible THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com 11 Opinion

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EDITORIAL PERSONNEL Publisher & Chief Executive Offi cer Ly Tayseng help solve global problems Executive Editor-in-Chief Joshua Purushotman Chinese President Xi Jinping Managing Editor Post Khmer Opinion fired back at the US in his UN Sam Rith Editorial speech, saying: “Any attempt Deputy Chief of Staff of politicising the issue [of the Phak Seangly T a time when dip- responses to the pandemic] . . . Business Editor lomatic activities must be rejected.” May Kunmakara are being restricted From the standpoint of prior- Deputy Business Editor due to the spread of itising multilateralism, Xi also Sangeetha Amarthalingam anA infectious disease, it is said China “will firmly uphold Deputy Head of Lifestyle Desk crucial to make attempts to the . . . international system.” Pan Simala build international coopera- Xi stressed an approach Senior Reporters tion, rather than having indi- that starkly contrasts with Meas Sokchea, Niem Chheng vidual nations focus on their Trump’s “America First” poli- Reporters own interests. cy. He probably wanted to Khouth Sophak Chakrya, Kim Sarom, The leaders of China and leave the impression that Long Kimmarita, Khorn Savi, Hin Pisei, the US should wake up to China is replacing the US in Soth Koemsoeun, Voun Dara, Sous Yamy, their responsibility in this leading international cooper- Thou Vireak regard. ation. However, his words Photographers The General Debate of the cannot be taken at face value. Heng Chivoan, Hong Menea UN General Assembly has China is increasing its mili- Web Editor started at UN headquarters in tary footprint in the South Leang Phannara New York. This year’s event is China Sea and ratcheting up Webmasters being held in an unprecedent- restraints that negate the Sous Chanthy, Pang Vichea ed format, as leaders’ speeches “one country, two systems” SIEM REAP BUREAU pre-recorded on video are model in Hong Kong. Offi ce Manager played at the venue. This is to All these actions ignore Sophearith Blondeel help prevent the spread of the Both Washington and Beijing must stop throwing criticism at each other and instead take steps to help international law and inter- resolve the problem of Sino-US antagonism. AFP PRODUCTION & PRINTING novel coronavirus. national agreements. If Bei- Head of Desktop Publishing This is a milestone year for emerged, China placed being too deferential to Bei- not help solve these problems. jing claims to stand for mul- Nhim Sokphyrak the UN as it marks the 75th restrictions on domestic trav- jing, also needs to be Leaders should of course put tilateralism, it should respect Desktop Publishing anniversary of its founding. el but allowed flights over- reviewed and have improve- top priority on the interests of the rule of law and listen to Suon Savatdy, Chum Sokunthy, Danh Borath Ordinarily, heads of state seas, which enabled the virus ments made. their own country. However, the criticism it receives. Tep Thoeun Thyda, Tim Borith, Than Veasna from member nations would to spread around the world. Even so, the most pressing developing measures to com- It is impossible not to be stand on the podium to He said: “The United issues right now are getting bat infectious diseases, concerned about this current HEAD OFFICE deliver their address and Nations must hold China nations working together to addressing climate change and situation in which interna- hold talks with other leaders. accountable for their defeat this infectious disease crafting trade rules are among tional politics and the global It is unfortunate that a actions.” and reviving the global econo- the issues where progress can- economy are at the mercy of chance for summit diploma- It is true that there were my. not be made through the Sino-US antagonism. Post Media Co, Ltd. cy has been lost. problems with China’s han- A collaborative framework efforts of a single nation. Both Washington and Bei- The Elements Condominium Level 7, US President Donald dling of the outbreak, such as will be essential for developing Trump should be aware jing must stop throwing criti- Hun Sen Boulevard, Phum Prek Talong, Trump devoted a large chunk delays in disclosing informa- a vaccine and therapeutic that an approach that focus- cism at each other and instead Sangkat Chak Angre Krom,12353, Phnom of his speech to criticising tion. The response by the medicines, and ensuring they es only on his own country take steps to help resolve the Penh, Cambodia China. Trump said that soon World Health Organisation, reach people around the world. will ultimately hurt US situation. THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN Tel: 023 888 161, 023 888 162 after the coronavirus which has been accused of Criticising China will, by itself, national interests. (JAPAN)/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Cellcard: 078 555 166, 078 555 133 Smart: 086 822 999, 086 277 999 SIEM REAP No 629, Street 6 Dangkum Commune Tel: 063 966 290, Fax: 063 966 590 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT A wake-up call for US digital hegemony dreams Chief Operating Offi cer James Ong Soon Teck Wang Haibin global flows of data. There was a time on “free” flow of data over borders to flow over borders, and TikTok is just Advertising Department when the US dominated in the world maintain its own dominance. one victim of this practice. Chap Narith, 017 996 241 ON Tuesday, Facebook was report- digital economy, but the emergence of These tensions were intensified by It should be noted the US’ advocat- Hun Channet, 017 578 768 ed as saying that it might quit mass mobile terminals in Europe and the above-mentioned ruling of the EU ed “free” flow of data is not free at all. Prach Monnyreak, 012 123 7777 Europe if the ban on sharing data Asia-Pacific granted them the ability court in July, which actually invalidated On the contrary, it hopes to bring Keo Puthy, 012 966 605 with the US gets enforced, which to challenge this old hegemony. the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement. data under its control. 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FTER spending a year iso- lated from the world while battling cancer, French- Cambodian artist and ac- tivistA Adana Mam Legros re-entered society with a purpose and strong message. Her latest collection of vivid geo- metric paintings are on display at a multidisciplinary exhibition at Rose- wood Phnom Penh’s art gallery. Enti- tled Complementarity, it also features photographs by young artist Tytaart. Legros’ parents are activists and own an NGO centred on fighting against human trafficking. Since she was very young, she’s had a heart for activism. The 24-year-old artist says: “My parent’s activism had a major impact on my life. Their NGO fights against sexual exploitation of woman and children in Southeast Asia. “Growing up seeing the misery and the violence in Cambodia, deep down in my heart I knew I had to do something about it too.” She never thought of becoming an artist, but when she was diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2016, ev- erything changed. “As a law student, I started to ques- tion my path because cancer put me through a lot of things. I always say I learned how to live by learning how Adana Mam Legros (second from left) and artist Tytaart (second from right) recently launched their joint exhibition Complementarity at Rosewood Phnom Penh. supplied to die. “When you’re 21 years old, you’re moulded and freed her from her past. to being an artist. She’d like to be a strength, power or things as others. piness, some from suffering, but supposed to be starting life and then This is shown in her more recent film director as well or take on any “I do believe in complementarity, this painting reminded me about you’re confronted with your death. drawings. As she started to reveal role that allows her to spread her which means if you are aware of who my family, especially my mom. “It was a very spiritual journey her more joyful side, the colours messages to the world. you are, aware of the impact you can “I used to be a tough teenager to which taught me resilience, and became more diverse and the once- “When I draw, I look at the theme have and your role in society, then my mom and I wanted to dedicate how to be tough and patient. I start- blank faces have features and hair. that I want to express. Before draw- you can find your place. It’s like a this piece to her. It’s like forgiveness ed to meditate a lot, and that taught Legros draws in geometrical forms ing, I do a lot of research. I spend puzzle. You have to find where you fit for myself too. Time will fly fast, me about awareness, my ego and because she believes the universe can months reading and finding the phi- and make something out of that.” therefore I need to embrace every the impact I can potentially have on be viewed as a mathematical language. losophy that goes with it [the theme] On the exhibition’s opening day, moment with the people I love be- others. I started to draw at that mo- “Through the art I’ve created, the to mature my thoughts. Legros also launched her movement cause that is one of the true mean- ment,” she says. speech, themes, philosophy . . . all of “I want to give myself the knowl- called Generation C Cambodia. The ings of life,” she says. Legros was stuck in the hospi- that, I hope, give a message. It’s like edge to portray in my art. When I start “C” stands for “convivialism”, which She started selling her artwork for tal bed for two months and spent a wake-up call to the new generation to draw, it starts with my brain, the is a philosophical and resolutely re- a few hundred dollars in New York, another six months recovering at about what’s happening around the thoughts take shape and then it flows lational approach to the world. but as she started to sell out of paint- home, unable to go out in public. world. We need to know our duty and from my hand. The drawing phase usu- “I came up with Generation C at ings at functions, demand for them “I was pretty much alone for prob- role to protect nature,” she says. ally only takes me four days,” she says. first because of the coronavirus, but it rose and so did the prices. ably a year,” she says, and after her Legros never attended art school The exhibition covers various can be used to describe many words A buyer in Bangkok offered her cancer treatment, she travelled to and had to explore and experiment themes from femininity and mascu- that give value to generation C, such $4,000 for one and now they range New York where her interest in art with drawing and painting tech- linity to vulnerability, parenthood, as complementarity, compassion, from $2,500 to $4,500 for originals. started to take shape. niques herself. empathy and compassion. The consciousness and not only for Cam- For her next exhibition, Legros “I gave myself six months to do Even more difficult was deciding themes are portrayed through four bodia but worldwide. It can be gener- hopes she will be travelling to Lon- an exhibition because I wanted to how to convey the creative messages of her paintings and seven photo- ation C France for instance,” she says. don in the next few months. express myself and share with the stemming from her personal story. graphs taken by Tytaart. Of all the paintings she has exhib- “I hope it works. Not only Genera- world the lessons I’d learned,” she Legros spends a long time on each Complementarity aims to focus on ited in Rosewood, the one that af- tion C but every piece of art I’m cre- says. painting because she’s less worried finding ways to live together in har- fects her the most is a blue painting ating. I hope to have a global vision In 2018, her dream came true and about how it looks and more con- mony. depicting pictures of women. of life as an artist,” she says. she hosted her first art exhibition. cerned with expressing herself in Legros says: “I don’t believe in “When I drew this, I cried a lot. Complementarity opened Septem- Since then, the young talented art- the right manner. inequality because it doesn’t mat- Honestly, whenever I draw I cry a ber 9 and will run until January 10, ist has hosted about 10 exhibitions in She says she doesn’t limit herself ter if you’re not born with the same lot, some from joy, some from hap- 2021, at Rosewood Phnom Penh. galleries around the world, includ- ing Sydney, Paris, Brussels, Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. For the past two years, she’s been showcasing her life and experience battling cancer through her art. She says: “I have two messages to share. One is the art of detachment and understanding the purpose of life – how we have to create a new and better society and a better world. “The other [message] is about complementarity and finding one’s role in society, the family, and at the workplace, and how important it is to find your place in the world and know the impact you can have.” When Legros started drawing, she was inspired by her inner pain and most of her art was very dark, for which she used only primary colours. She would paint women without hair or faces. After nine months of introspection, she says she truly understood herself. It Legros spreads messages of unity through her art. supplied While battling cancer, Legros decided to drop her law studies and become a visual artist. supplied THE PHNOM PENH POST September 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com Email: [email protected] Socialite 13

PPCBank, TrueMoney team up to ease loan repayments

PPCBank and TrueMoney teamed up last Wednesday to make loan repayments easier for customers with the signing of a memorandum of understanding at the bank’s headquarters on Norodom Boulevard. With immediate effect, customers can repay loans to PPCBank via the TrueMoney wallet and its agents. In conjunction with the announcement, repayment fees have been waived from the launch date until December 31. photos heng Chivoan heng photos

Funderland at Chip Mong Noro Mall Hours of joyous entertainment await children at new indoor playground Funderland on the second floor of Chip Mong Noro Mall on the capital’s Norodom Boulevard. Kids can enjoy a variety of exciting games and activities ranging from arts and crafts, toys and trampolining, to assembling giant Lego bricks. It also offers a babysitting service. To combat the Covid-19 outbreak, the management has put in place social distancing measures to ensure a safe environment for all customers. Funderland is a Lao brand, with the first centre opening in Vientiane in October 2018.

Prince Bank in blood donation drive In conjunction with National Constitutional Day last Thursday, Prince Bank held its annual blood donation campaign in support of the National Blood Transfusion Centre. The bank’s management and staff from its headquarters, as well as those from branches across Phnom Penh, participated in the voluntary donation drive. The event was held to help the national blood bank – which is facing a shortage – meet demand. photos supplied photos supplied photos 14 Socialite Email: [email protected] THE PHNOM PENH POST September 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com Cambodia Post Bank reaches billion dollar milestone Cambodia Post Bank Plc celebrated its seventh anniversary in style at a top Phnom Penh hotel on Saturday after reaching the historic milestone of accruing $1 billion in assets. Cambodia Post Bank founder and chairman Neak Oknha Dr Pung Kheav Se said: “Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the bank continues to grow steadily, including the growth of its operating network and assets.” At the same event, the financial institution presented appreciation letters to senior staff. The home-grown Cambodia Post Bank has more than 1,000 employees and 55 branches across the Kingdom, with more than 100,000 client accounts. cHIVOAN

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Robert Hoeckmayr had 41 surgeries to remove metal shards from his body after he survived a bomb attack. afp 1980 Oktoberfest attack leaves lasting wounds HAT evening on September 26, 1980, Robert Platzer, then 12, was having a greatT night out. He had been on fairground rides, eaten bags of sweets and even bought a helium balloon – all “SOAKED” that a child dreams of at the Munich Oktoberfest. ACROSS 48 palatial residences 22 Take in sustenance He was just at the exit of 1 Drink impolitely 49 Kind of tea 23 McGraw’s sidekick, Baba the popular beer festival with 6 Dostoyevsky title character 50 Take the wraps off 24 Burnoose wearers his parents and four siblings 11 aKA, in the business world 52 anger 25 Gloomy people when he saw a man with his 14 persian Gulf visitor 53 Old-school “That’s totally 26 “___ Like the Wind” (“Dirty arms in the rubbish bin, to- 15 Mollusk shell material wrong!” Dancing” song) wards which his family was 16 Scott Joplin creation 58 Set of parts that need 28 Shoppers’ bags headed. 17 Bad thing to step in assembling 29 Like many sleepers 59 ___ a positive note But at that moment, the 19 approximation suffix 31 Recipe instruction 60 Reluctant bomb went off. 20 Exist in large quantities 33 Silly 21 Brown-tinted photo 61 It’s an ayeful? 34 Some football kicks “There was a huge flame, Hoeckmayr’s (his former last name is Platzer) siblings’ names are engraved in a memorial honouring those who died in the blast. afp 23 Like the Wild West of yore 62 perform, King James-style 36 Type of innocence I was thrown back several 26 Geometry focus 63 Nozzle option 37 Word with “glades” or “green” metres,” Robert Hoeckmayr, as far-right violence is once of being “abandoned” by the 27 “You’ll regret it otherwise!” DOWN 41 Seafood morsel who has since taken his wife’s again on the rise in Germany, German state after the attack. 28 Gauguin’s island home 1 Strew or sprinkle about 43 Words from the bride and groom family name, told AFP in an with a deadly attack targeting “We were never offered 30 Nag’s nosh 2 More than stretch the truth 44 away from the shore interview. a synagogue in Halle in 2019 psychological help. Several 31 far from drunk 3 The best (Abbr.) 45 Bathroom units A bomb in the trashcan and another that left nine months after the attack, the 32 Cold-day feature 4 Consumer safety measures 46 Like Bart Simpson’s hair had exploded just steps away people of migrant origin dead doctors declared that I was 35 a drop in the ocean? 5 Investigates 47 Crag nest from the merry-go-round and in Hanau in February. healthy, just because I could 36 This crossword, compared 6 Small bone of the middle ear 48 “Wheel of Fortune” category, the beer tents. Hoeckmayr did not want to walk,” he said. to others 7 Sock-mender’s oath? sometimes 38 “New” homophone 8 Like summer tea Thirteen people – including be drawn into discussing the It was thanks to his wife and 50 Not very nice 39 fashion designer’s monogram 9 plate crumb 51 Winged god of love the bomber Gundolf Koehler political extremism that has three children that he was 40 Like Wrigley Field’s walls 10 Informal wear – were killed and more than sparked the violence. For him, able to pick up the pieces. 54 Yoko’s surname 41 Ugly Duckling, in time 11 In desperate need of a towel 55 1970 Edwin Starr protest song 200 injured. more must be done to help “They gave me the energy 42 Helpers 12 Count of jazz 56 airport stat. Four decades on, prosecu- survivors. to live.” 44 Upward movement 13 Turkish generals 57 “Honor ___ father …” tors in July finally classed it a “I don’t care from which Beyond the lack of psycho- 46 Wood-smoothing tool 18 Standout facial feature political attack – the deadliest side the attack comes from, logical support, he is also far-right assault in post-war the survivors need to be bet- angry about the low level of Friday’s solution Germany. ter taken care of,” he said. financial aid provided to peo- Investigators initially as- Hoeckmayr’s experience ple wounded in the attack. sumed the 21-year-old Koe- underlines how the devasta- But that may soon change, hler was a depressed geology tion wrought goes on far be- with the city of Munich, the student, who had acted be- yond that fateful day. Bavarian state and Chancel- cause of relationship prob- His eight-year-old sister lor Angela Merkel’s govern- lems and exam stress, down- Ilona was killed on the spot. ment to stump up €1.2 mil- playing his known links to the His little brother, six, died on lion ($1.4 million) for victims extremist scene. the way to the hospital in the of the attack. But further revelations ambulance. His parents were For Hoeckmayr, “40 years about the extent of Koehler’s severely wounded. later is too late”. involvement with the far- His sister Elisabeth survived “It’s not just about money right and speculation he may but died of a drug overdose at but about helping people who not have acted alone prompt- 24. His brother threw himself have experienced terrible ed prosecutors to reopen the under a train in 2008, at age things to return to society,” Friday’s solution investigation in 2014. 42. said Hoeckmayr, who refuses After interviewing over “They could not stand the to be labelled a victim, saying a thousand witnesses and pain. I am the sole survivor in he is a survivor. combing through 300,000 this family,” said Hoeckmayr, He will participate in a cer- documents, investigators be- now 52 and a Munich city of- emony on Saturday when lieve Koehler aimed for the ficial. Munich inaugurates a new attack to be blamed on the He has had 41 operations to information site that tells the far left. remove metal shards lodged story of the attack. His goal had been to influ- all over his body. Underlining its importance, ence that year’s general elec- “They didn’t manage to re- he said: “Here too, many tion and usher in a conserva- move all of them,” said the people know that something tive candidate as chancellor. tall man with greying hair. happened on September 26, The 40th anniversary of the But what was even more dif- 1980, but they don’t know attack on Saturday comes ficult to heal was the feeling what it is.” afp 16 THE PHNOM PENH POST september 28, 2020 www.phnompenhpost.com Sport Roland Garros starts in cold shadow of coronavirus, few fans ROLAND GARROS gets underway in ros, situated in the prosperous west- chilly, damp Paris on Sunday still in the ern district of Paris, there are further grip of the coronavirus which organis- signs of the effect of the pandemic. ers had hoped they would escape by Normally bustling shops, food out- unilaterally pushing back the clay court lets and other commercial stalls have Grand Slam event by four months. been shuttered. Opening day will see 2018 champion Everyone at the tournament, Simona Halep start her bid for a third including players if they are not in major while 40-year-old Venus Wil- action or in practice, is masked. Hand liams kicks off her 23rd French Open. sanitisers dot the site. Andy Murray takes on fellow three-time Instead of the early summer sun Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in usually associated with the tourna- the day’s marquee tie in a rematch of their ment in its traditional May-June slot, epic 2017 semi-final duel. players will shiver in 16 degrees (60F) However, it will be an eerily unfa- on Sunday with rain and high winds miliar tournament, even for defend- forecast for the first week. ing champion Rafael Nadal, chasing That should mean overtime for the a 13th Paris title, and 2016 winner new retractable roof over the show- and world No1 Novak Djokovic, as piece Court Philippe Chatrier. well as Serena Williams, pursuing an On court Sunday, Halep, the top seed elusive 24th major. in the absence of world number one Ash- A resurgence of Covid-19 cases leigh Barty, who opted not to defend her means that only 1,000 spectators will title on health grounds, takes on Spain’s be allowed into the grounds each day. Sara Sorribes Tormo, ranked at 70. In 2019, more than 500,000 people Wimbledon champion Halep is the watched the two-week tournament favourite especially with US Open on site. champion Naomi Osaka missing Organisers had hoped to welcome through injury. 20,000 fans a day but in the space of Former world number one Murray just a few weeks, that figure was tackles 2015 champion Wawrinka in his quickly downsized to 11,500, then first appearance in Paris in three years. 5,000 before the French government slashed it to a 1,000 maximum. Venus at 40 LeBron James had a triple double to push past the Denver Nuggets and reach the NBA finals for the 10th time. AFP In 2017, the Swiss prevailed in a five- ‘Millions up in smoke’ set semi-final, a match so gruelling “Tens of millions of euros have that it contributed to Murray’s lengthy gone up in smoke,” said French Ten- battle with a hip injury which pushed nis Federation (FFT) marketing chief him to the brink of retirement. LeBron reaches his 10th Stephane Morel as he mourned the The day after sister Serena celebrat- loss of ticket income. ed her 39th birthday, 40-year-old Players, meanwhile, have been con- Venus Williams, who made her debut fined to two tournament hotels with in Paris in 1997, takes on Anna Karo- tight restrictions on their movements. lina Schmiedlova of Slovakia. finals, first time as a Laker It’s at the hotels where they undergo Nadal, bidding to win a 13th Roland Covid-19 testing, a source of controversy Garros and move level with the absent HE Los Angeles Lakers, game six coming up on Monday. James scored nine straight points and recrimination in the build-up. Roger Federer on a record 20 majors, fueled by a triple-double “We’re going to enjoy it tonight, but late in the period – a stretch capped Last weekend, five players due to plays Monday. from superstar LeBron we understand we’ve got bigger fish to by a three-pointer that put the Lakers take part in men’s qualifying were However, the 34-year-old Spanish James, beat the Denver Nug- fry,” James said as the Western Confer- up 115-103 with 1:57 left. stood down. star says this year’s tournament will getsT 117-107 on Saturday to reach the ence title was celebrated on court. “We “I don’t know if I’ve ever witnessed Two had tested positive while three be his “most difficult ever”. NBA Finals. understand there’s a bigger goal. a guy take over a game the way he did others had been in contact with coach He has also complained about the With the win in the league’s quar- Nikola Jokic and Jerami Grant in the fourth quarter tonight in per- Petar Popovic who also tested positive. new Wilson ball being used, claiming it’s antine bubble in Orlando, the Lakers scored 20 points apiece for the Nug- son,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Popovic told L’Equipe it was a too heavy and potentially dangerous. completed a 4-1 victory over the Nug- gets and Jamal Murray added 19 of James. “It was remarkable.” “scandal” and had “(Rafael) Nadal Nadal starts against Egor Gerasi- gets in the best-of-seven Western points with eight assists despite being James is in the NBA Finals for the been in our shoes, he would have had mov, the 83rd-ranked Belarusian. Conference finals. slowed by injury. 10th time – and the first time with the the right to a second or third test”. Djokovic, chasing an 18th major, James scored 16 of his 38 points in A tight first quarter that featured Lakers. On Friday, veteran Spaniard Fern- will get underway on Tuesday boast- the fourth quarter as the Lakers nine lead changes ended with the “I’m extremely proud to be a part ando Verdasco said he was “outraged ing a record in 2020 of 31 wins and just remained perfect in elimination Lakers up 33-30, with reserve Alex of this franchise getting back to where and frustrated” after being with- one loss due to his US Open default games this post-season. Caruso pushing the Lakers’ lead in it belongs, and that’s playing for drawn following one failed Covid-19 when he swiped a ball away in frustra- Denver, already the first team to the closing seconds with a layup off championships,” James said. test which he claimed fell between a tion and struck a line judge. twice come back from 1-3 series an assist by James. Davis is in the championship series steady stream of negative results. “I will make sure I don’t make the deficits in the same playoffs, couldn’t With 14 points from James in the for the first time in his first season in Los Verdasco said he should have been same mistake twice,” said the 33-year- work the magic again. second quarter the Lakers began to Angeles, after his move from New Orle- allowed a second test. old Serb who faces Sweden’s Mikael James added 16 rebounds and 10 separate themselves, leading by as ans. Inside the grounds of Roland Gar- Ymer in the first round. afp assists, and Anthony Davis scored 27 many as 11 points and taking a 61-51 “Feels good,” Davis said. “It’s good points for the Lakers, who are back lead into halftime. to get something like this accom- in the championship series for the It looked like the Lakers might run plished with this group of guys. 32nd time – and the first time since away with it when they built a 16-point “We battled through a lot this year, they lifted the trophy for the 16th lead early in the third quarter. starting with the beginning of the time in 2010. But Denver kept chipping away. season. We know the job’s not done. Kobe Bryant was NBA Finals MVP Murray drove for a basket and was It’s a great feeling, but we got four that year, and it has been an emo- fouled, converting the free throw to more to win for the ultimate goal.” tional road to the finals this season cut the Lakers’ lead to two points. Nuggets star Jokic said he and his for the Lakers after the death of Bry- Murray’s two free throws with 11 teammates would never forget their ant in a helicopter crash in January. seconds left in the third made it 84-84 experience in the bubble, where the “Every time you put on the purple before Davis drained a three-pointer NBA resumed play in July four and gold you think about his legacy, to put the Lakers up 87-84 heading months after halting play in the face you think about him and what he into the final period. of the coronavirus pandemic. meant to this franchise for 20-plus “We had a really good group of guys,” years,” James said of Bryant. ‘Amazing’ LeBron Jokic said. “There was a lot of fight in The Lakers will take on the winners That’s when James took over. Fouled us. We had six elimination games. of the Eastern Conference final series on back-to-back baskets he made the “Today, they were better,” he said. between the Boston Celtics and Miami free-throws to stretch the Lakers lead “They won the game. LeBron was Heat. The Heat lead that series 3-2 with to 95-88 with 9:33 remaining. amazing.”afp Cold weather and coronavirus are putting a damper on this year’s French Open. afp