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Ex-Khmer Rouge leader seeks overturning of Cambodia genocide conviction

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader seeks overturning of Cambodia genocide conviction

The lawyers argued the verdict had insufficient reason to conclude he was guilty.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Ex-Khmer Rouge leader seeks overturning of Cambodia genocide conviction

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader seeks overturning of Cambodia genocide conviction

Samphan's lawyers ask to overturn a 2018 verdict against him, arguing it had insufficient reason to conclude he was guilty.
Mon Aug 16 2021
After outcry, VICE removes images adding smiles to Khmer Rouge victims

After outcry, VICE removes images adding smiles to Khmer Rouge victims

Cambodia says the images published by VICE were an insult to the dead because some mugshots had been altered to add smiles.
Mon Apr 12 2021
Cambodia and Vietnam: Lesser known border tensions

Cambodia and Vietnam: Lesser known border tensions

In its modern guise (from 1996 onwards), tensions between both ASEAN countries relate to an omnipresent border issue that encompasses both land and sea.
Wed Feb 05 2020
Cambodian eatery offers 'Pol Pot' rice porridge

Cambodian eatery offers 'Pol Pot' rice porridge

A Cambodian food stall began on Monday serving a thin, watery rice porridge that almost everyone had to eat during the 1970s rule of the Khmer Rouge.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Rizal's ASEAN: 'We are not a charity, we are a fashion brand'

Rizal's ASEAN: 'We are not a charity, we are a fashion brand'

Astro AWANI's Rizal Zulkapli was blown away with the region's hidden gem, Siem Reap.
Thu May 18 2017
Pokemon players anger Khmer Rouge prison survivors

Pokemon players anger Khmer Rouge prison survivors

Survivors of the Khmer Rouge hit out at Pokemon GO players on Wednesday after they flocked to one of the regime's notorious prisons -- now a museum to Cambodia's brutal genocide -- to catch digital mo
Wed Aug 10 2016
Cambodia's Hun Sen hails 30 years as PM, but activists decry rule

Cambodia's Hun Sen hails 30 years as PM, but activists decry rule

Cambodian strongman Hun Sen marked three decades as premier hailing his role in rebuilding the war-torn nation, as rights groups lambasted him for using "violence, repression and corruption.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Star architect unveils designs for Cambodia genocide museum

Star architect unveils designs for Cambodia genocide museum

Star British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid has unveiled designs for a new genocide museum that will chronicle the crimes of the 1975-1979 Khmer Rouge regime.
Sun Oct 12 2014
Cambodian director awarded Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan

Cambodian director awarded Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan

Rithy Pahn whose family died in the Khmer Rouge genocide, received the award for his efforts to save his country's cinematic heritage.
Sat Oct 05 2013
Vantage Point: Khmer Rouge

Vantage Point: Khmer Rouge

Vantage Point this week will be going back in time when the Khmer Rouge responsible for the death of an estimated 1.7 million Cambodians.
Mon Jun 17 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024