The Union of Journalist Federations of Cambodia (UJFC) has been carefully monitoring the dissemination of formal and informal statements on both social media sites and traditional media on the state of affairs in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
The stream of stories swirling around allegations of a deal that would allow for a Chinese military presence on Cambodian territory, is an example of what Washington has become: a Möbius maelstrom that lives by and decries that which it invented: “fake news.”
Prime Minister Hun Sen today refuted an alleged claim that Cambodia has signed a secret agreement with China to allow the latter’s armed forces to use a Cambodian naval base in Preah Sihanouk province.
Legal action to be taken against FB users who post fake news about PM’s health.
Government warns it will take action against Facebook users posting fake news related to health of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
The Defence Ministry and armed forces have been told by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to take legal action to curb the spread of so-called “fake news” and information online.
Phnom Penh Court sentences Rath Rott Mony to two years in prison.
Gen Hun Manith dismisses as fake news, an allegation that he deposited $100 million.
The three days Asia Media Summit which ends today, was a forum for some 600 delegates from 42 countries deliberated mostly on combatting disinformation, including fake news, how to adapt to digital revolution, envisioning the media in the 4th Industrial Revolution and media credibility.
Prime Minister Hun Sen calls on the media to step up the fight against fake news.
PM calls on media to fight fake news, warning against technology which spawns cybercrimes.
Singapore’s opposition party in parliament to oppose a controversial fake news bill.
As never before in previous centuries, the communication of information is so easy, fast and multiform. This gives rise to a phenomenon of unequaled magnitude: fake news and conspiracy theories.
Singapore submitted wide-ranging fake news legislation in parliament.
Man charged for spreading fake news about disputes between Prime Minister Hun Sen and Interior Minister Sar Kheng.
PM calls on ministries to consider creating an anti-fake news law and speed up the draft of an anti-cybercrime law.
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called on everyone to fight against fake news, saying someone was trying to spread false information to destroy Cambodian society.
Family members and friends of a news fixer Rath Rott Mony rallied in front of the Russian embassy for the fourth time to demand its intervention for his freedom.
The Cambodian Livestock Raiser Association (CLRA) has issued a statement denying reports that CP Cambodia’s pork and poultry products are unsafe for consumption, calling the articles “fake news”.
Information Minister calls on the public to help officials monitor fake news.
Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday denied bail to a news fixer who was charged over his role in the production of a sex trafficking documentary dismissed as fake news.
With concerns rising over fake news, media specialists say journalists have a vital role to play in curbing the spread of false information.
Over 50 migrant workers who returned to the Kingdom are not fired by a factory but were working illegally, Embassy says.
PM wants journalists to refrain from reporting fake news or inciting news that may cause insecurity, armed conflict and chaos in the country.
An Information Ministry official has warned that the development of new technologies can also have a negative effect on a nation.
Interior Ministry identifies a number of FB accounts impersonating government officials.
The Information Ministry calls on journalists to combat fake news disseminated online.
Interior Minister Sar Kheng rebuked reports that the new Phnom Penh police chief Lieutenant General Sar Thet is his brother.
Interior Ministry is investigating calls on Vietnamese nationals to vote in the election.
Military police clarify details about the misconduct of a former officer accused of damaging the force’s reputation by fake news.
