Media Environment Remains Unfair: Monitor   Persecution of opposition media remains an obstacle to free and fair elections, an election monitor said Thursday. (24 June 2008)

Factories Urged to Allow Worker Vote Labor leaders from both sides on Thursday encouraged factory owners to give their workers time off to vote in the upcoming general election. (20 June 2008)

Awareness of Legal Rights Rising: Expert   Cambodians increasingly know their rights, according to Yeng Virak, Executive Director of Community Legal Education Center. (20 June 2008)

Arthritis Pain 'Chronic' for Many: Doctor   There are five kinds of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, septic, gaut and reactive, a leading doctor told "Hello VOA" Monday. (17 June 2008)

Heritage Temple Will Bring Benefits: Officials   Cambodia will gain many benefits once Preah Vihear temple receives Unesco's World Heritage Site status, a government spokesman said Monday. (03 June 2008)

NEC To Ease Misspelling Frustration for Voters Keo Phalla also urged people to report any irregularities or corruption in any commune or provincial election committee so that NEC can resolve them. (01 June 2008)

Parliamentarians Must Serve Voters: Lawmaker   As Cambodia heads into general elections, Ngoun Nhel said Thursday, lawmakers must not forget their constituents. (23 May 2008)

Fruit, Veggies, Fridge Keys to Beating Gastric Cancer: Doctor   Heavy use of soy sauce and salted foods can lead to gastric cancer, a doctor said Monday. (20 May 2008)

Tourism Helps, But How, Expert Asks   Tourism remains an important sector for the development of Cambodia, but officials say they are unsure where the benefits go. (19 May 2008)

Preah Vihear Temple Bound for Heritage Status: Expert   Even a dispute with Thailand on border overlap areas will not stop Preah Vihear temple from gaining protection as a Unesco World Heritage site, an expert said Monday. (13 May 2008)

Politicians Jumping Ahead of Campaign: Expert   Though the law calls for campaigning only in the month leading into Election Day, parties have already started, a democracy observer said Thursday. (09 May 2008)

As Election Nears, Media Still Biased: Expert   Observers have warned that the ruling Cambodian People’s Party enjoys much more thorough coverage in the months leading to elections, from radio, TV and newspapers. (06 May 2008)

Monitor Worries Over Parties in Court   The run-up to this year’s election has been better than in the past, he said, and voters do not fear as much about their safety and security, especially compared to 1992 and 1998. (02 May 2008)

Group Seeks Education for All   The Global Campaign for Education is gathering together members of the government, society and the community this month in an effort to help strengthen education programs for all. (29 April 2008)

Stomach Cancer Hard to See Early: Doctor   “Because of its poor prognosis, by the time symptoms occur, the cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body,” said Dr. Taing Tek Hong, as a guest on “Hello VOA.” (22 April 2008)

Officials Will Face Jail for Deforestation: Authority   Any government official associated with clearing the forest for the sale of land faces imprisonment, a land dispute authority said Thursday. (18 April 2008)

Inflation, Increased Cost of Living Expected to Hurt Cambodian Families   With inflation increasing, civic leaders are concerned children will face malnutrition or drop out of school to help their struggling families. (14 April 2008)

Land Authority Working Disputes: Spokesman   A spokesman for the National Land Dispute Authority of the Council of Ministers admitted Thursday that Cambodia faces land grabbing problems, but said the government was working to solve them. (11 April 2008)

Opposition: High Prices Preventable   Opposition leader Sam Rainsy said Monday one factor in the high price of rice was local middlemen who buy unhusked rice for cheap, process it, and sell it back at a higher rate. (08 April 2008)

Weigh Needs of Residents on Lake: Guest   The city should work hard to ensure it is considering the needs of residents as it seeks to develop and improve Phnom Penh, a representative of a housing rights group said Thursday. (04 April 2008)

Rice Price Hike Due to Outside Forces: Expert   Cambodia's position between two giant rice exporters, combined with a rising global demand for the staple, has played a big role in a national rice shortage and rising prices, an economist said Monday. (01 April 2008)

Official Defends Role of National Election Body   The National Election Committee is now preparing voter information and seeking funding to stage general elections in July. (28 March 2008)

Election Monitor Prepares Observers, Chiefs   The Neutral and Impartial Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia has monitored Cambodian elections since 1998. (25 March 2008)

Local Group Backs UN Envoy's Rights Report   A human rights report delivered by a special UN envoy to the Human Rights Council in Geneva this week was accurate and in line with reports from other agencies, a leading rights worker said Thursday. (21 March 2008)

Two Rights Groups Back US Report   Members of two prominent rights groups said Monday they support a US State Department report on Cambodia's human rights. (18 March 2008)

Judicial Reform Needs Brave Steps: Expert   Judicial reform is lagging, and the country's justice system needs courageous leadership from its top body to reverse the trend, and leading law expert said Thursday. (14 March 2008)

Women Should Brave Politics, Leaders Say   Two women leaders urged more women in Cambodia to be brave in politics, pointing to US presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton as an example. (11 March 2008)

Tourism Needs Transparency, Agent Says   The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents is committed to creating more transparency and sustainability in the tourism sector, the president of the association said Monday. (04 March 2008)

Morality Key for Children, Guest Says   Muoy You, who runs an orphanage, said she seeks to encourage education and morality. (29 February 2008)

Afesip Offers New Start for Abused Girls   As founder and director of the group Afesip, Mam Somaly is actively fighting to bring an end to sexual exploitation. (26 February 2006)

High Salt Ups Cancer Risk: Doctor   Stomach cancer is the fourth-most common in Cambodia, a doctor said Thursday.(21 February 2008)

Singer: Cambodian Art Heritage Remains Strong   Cambodia's artists should remember the heritage of the country's past, in order to maintain self identity, culture and originality, a well-known singer said Monday. (17 February 2008)

Garment Workers Worry Over US Economy   Workers in Cambodia's garment industry say they worry orders will fall in the wake of a lagging US economy. (07 February 2008)

Banker: People's Trust in Finance Growing Many Cambodians still misunderstand the benefits of banking and finance, preferring the dollar to the riel and avoiding savings accounts, a bank official said Monday. (04 February 2008)

Doctors Consider Home Treatment for Pneumonia   Pneumonia remains a danger to many Cambodia children, but doctors are now considering whether cases should be treated at home or in the hospital. (31 January 2008)

Opera Singer Nurtures Cambodian Voice   A Cambodian pilgrim of opera travels through a land of classical song and karaoke. (28 January 2008)

To Beat Immorality, Monk Says, Care   Caring and compassion are the key to beating the erosion of moral disciplines, a leading monk in Canada says. (21 January 2008)

Doctor Urges Cambodian Smokers to Quit   Cambodians can find help quitting smoking by using nicotine gum or patches, or through the use of bupropion, available in the brand-name medication Zyban, a doctor said. (17 January 2008)

Bank Rating Promising for Financial Sector   A local bank official says a new rating for Cambodian banks bodes well for the economy. (14 January 2008)

Youth Leader Urges More Involvement in Politics   Students leave school and find no jobs, or they only find jobs as motorcycle taxi drivers or are forced to return home to their farms, he said, while the price of food, goods and fuel continue to rise. (07 January 2008)

Doctor: Care With Children Can Prevent Ear Infection   The high number of middle-ear infections incurred by Cambodian children can be prevented through better care by parents, a doctor said Thursday. (03 January 2008)

Land Buyers Beware, Warns Rights Official   An expert on real estates says buyers should take precautions before buying a piece of land in Cambodia because of the weak law enforcement and the use of tricks by sellers. (31 December 2007)

Better Planning and More Transparency Needed from Government as Development Continues, Expert Says   Well-planned development is positive for Cambodia but the government too often is approving development projects on state-owned land concessions, a policy expert told VOA Khmer Thursday. (27 December 2007)

NDI Looks for Ways to Improve Next Year's General Elections   National Democratic Institute (NDI) says it is looking to improve the 2008 general election process with 5 main projects. (24 December 2007)

Quitting Smoking Early Reduces Risk, Doctor Says   Not only is smoking a leading cause of lung cancer, but the nicotine in cigarettes might hurt the immune system's response to growths, a doctor said Thursday. (20 December 2007)

Lawyer Urges Khmer Rouge Victims to File Complaints   A Cambodian lawyer whose lost family members under the Khmer Rouge urged other victims to file complaints with the tribunal, to join a rare chance for reconciliation. (13 December 2007)

Millions in Aid Has Failed to Bring Justice, Rights Monitor Says   Fifteen years of aid money and millions of dollars have failed to bring a court system capable of providing justice to Cambodians, a leading rights leader said Monday. (10 December 2007)

Adhoc to Canvass Country for Victim Complaints   The Cambodian rights group Adhoc has begun a nationwide initiative to bring Khmer Rouge victims complaints to their provincial representatives, in an effort to help victims collaborate in Khmer Rouge tribunal proceedings. (06 December 2007)

Conditions of Workers Not Improving, Brother of Slain Leader Says   The government exports are worth $2.6 billion per year, Chea Mony said, but very little of it seems to benefit the workers. (03 December 2007)

Law, Not Feeling, Rules Tribunal Courts, Official Says   Although Cambodia suffered a genocide that killed as many as 2 million people, the special tribunal courts will follow the rule of law, not emotion, as they bring the architects of the Khmer Rouge to trial, a spokesman said Thursday. (22 November 2007)

Land Conflict Erupting Across Cambodia, Monitor Says   Unsolved land theft, poverty, migration, unemployment and corruption are causing an eruption of land conflicts across Cambodia, a leading expert said Monday. (19 November 2007)

Smoking a Major Cause of Cambodian Lung Cancer, Doctor Says   Lung cancer is one of the leading cancers in Cambodia, but chances can be decreased by quitting smoking, a doctor said Thursday. (15 November 2007)

New Criminal Law Worries Rights Groups   Cambodian rights groups are concerned a new criminal law gives more power to law enforcement without making them understand human rights protection, Sok Samoeun, a legal expert at the Camboda Defenders Project, said Monday. (12 November 2007)

Head of Election Committee Defends Poll Policies   The policies of the National Election Committee on registration and voter lists are helping ensure fair national elections next year, director Tep Nitha said Monday. (05 November 2007)

Civic Leader Brings Personal Suit for 'Justice, Honor'   Seng Theary, executive director of the Center for Social Develop, is among the first to file a civil suit against the Khmer Rouge, the activist said Thursday. (01 November 2007)

Arrest of Pedophile Highlights Trafficking Issues   The recent arrest of a well-known Russian businessman on charges of debauchery could mean the police are taking the problems of human trafficking and sexual exploitation more seriously. (25 October 2007)

Monitors Concerned As Registration Closes   With voter registration closed in most of the country, independent monitors said they were still concerned over low numbers and other issues facing the nation ahead of parliamentary elections next year. (23 October 2007)

Liver Cancer Caused by Preventable Hepatitis, Doctor Says   People with hepatitis B or C should not drink alcohol, which can speed up liver damage, "setting the stage for the development of liver cancer," Dr. Taing Tek Hong said, especially in those with hepatitis C. (18 October 2007)

Rural Poor Worse Off Than Ever, Rights Official Argue   Many of Cambodia's rural poor are in worse shape than they have been in the past, a human rights official said Monday. (15 October 2007)

Festival of the Dead Brings People, Monks Together   On the final day of Cambodia's festival to honor the dead, Pchum Ben, many laymen traveled to temples to offer gifts to monks and the spirits of their ancestors, whom they believe seek the temples this time of year. (11 October 2007)

People, Not Just Laws, Make Traffic Safer, Expert Says   Police began enforcing a traffic law last month that has been on the books since February, but a traffic safety expert said Monday it wasn't just the law that mattered. (08 October 2007)

Group Finds Flaws in Registration Process, Voter Lists   "Voters turned out less because of voter lists irregularities," Ly Sothearayuth, a senior program officer for the National Democratic Institute, said Thursday. (04 October 2007)

Children Continue to Face Sex Predation, Trafficking, Expert Warns   The practice can be hard to fight, but victims should report to those they most trust—like their mother or other authority—if they suspect abuse, exploitation or potential trafficking, Thav Kimsan said, as a guest on "Hello VOA." (01 October 2007)

Doctor Outlines Methods to Prevent Bird Flu   Authorities in Mondolkiri province held a community forum Thursday to educate remote communities on bird flu, a doctor said Thursday. (27 September 2007)

Doctor: Cambodians at High Risk of Liver Cancer   Cambodians are at a high risk of liver cancer, Dr. Taing Tek Hong, a Cambodian physician living in Florida, said Thursday. (20 September 2007)

Cleansing of Voter Lists Remains a Worry, Election Observer Warns   The National Election Committee's insistence on cleaning up voter registration lists should remain a concern to parties seeking free and fair elections, an observer warned Monday. (17 September 2007)

Official: Without Rule of Law, Stock Market Won't Fly   Cambodia may want a stock market, but without a strong rule of law, no one will buy into it, according to lawmaker Monh Sophan, a member of the government coalition party, Funcinpec. (13 September 2007)

Sam Rainsy Warns of Natural Resources Destruction   A national concession law could lead to the destruction of resources, opposition leader Sam Rainsy said Monday. (11 September 2007)

Doctor: Immunization Should Start Early   Immunization for children can start even when they are one month old, with shots for tuberculosis, followed by dphtheria, tetanus, polio and whooping cough, a doctor said Thursday. (06 September 2007)

Expert: Tribunal Could Indict as Many as 15   As many as 15 former Khmer Rouge leaders could face tribunal indictments, a legal expert said Monday. (04 September 2007)

Duch Appeal One Test of Many for Tribunal Chamber, Expert Says   An appeal by Cambodia's notorious torture chief is the most public test of a complicated chamber in the Khmer Rouge tribunal. But it likely won't be the only one, a legal expert said Thursday. (30 August 2007)

Gov't Efforts on Land Theft Weak, Parliamentarian Says   The land authority has seized about 200,000 hectares of illegally held lands, and has encouraged people to come forward with legal claims. So far, about 60,000 hectares have been returned to the legal owners. (27 August 2007)