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A Cambodian garment worker inspects checks children's clothing at a factory in Phnom Penh February 26, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken February 26, 2009. (All photos: REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea)

Cambodian garment workers sew at a factory in Phnom Penh February 26, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken February 26, 2009.

Cambodian garment workers work at a factory in Phnom Penh February 26, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken February 26, 2009.

Cambodian garment workers from a closed Malaysian-owned factory inspect sewing machines for auction in Phnom Penh February 26, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken February 26, 2009.

Cambodian garment workers walk to a factory in Phnom Penh March 2, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken March 2, 2009.

Cambodian garment workers have lunch after work near a factory in Phnom Penh March 2, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken March 2, 2009.

Cambodian garment workers from a closed Malaysian-owned factory sit in their rented house while they wait for their pay in Phnom Penh February 25, 2009. Many garment factories in Cambodia are closing as shoppers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere cut back on clothing purchases due to the global financial crisis. Picture taken February 25, 2009.

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A day to celebrate cultural diversity [in New Zealand]

DELIGHTFUL: Sormalin Tuor, from Cambodia, performs at the Race Unity day at Victory Square on Sunday. (EVAN BARNES/Nelson Mail)

23/03/2009
Nelson Mail (New Zealand)

Thousands made their way to Nelson's Victory Square yesterday to celebrate the region's diverse cultural background in all its forms.

Nelson Multi Ethnic Council coordinator Evey McAuliffe said it was the biggest turnout in the event's 11-year history.

"It was a fabulous day, Nelson really turned it on."

People were treated to 18 cultural performances from places as diverse as Ukraine and Cambodia to Ireland and Japan, and 24 food stalls were set up creating a "gastronomic treat" for those who attended.

Ms McAuliffe said there were many highlights but it was fantastic to have Sormalin Tuor from Cambodia performing on behalf of the Cambodian community.

"Everyone was very excited to have her perform but she got a bit shy about an hour before the show and said she did not want to perform," she said.

"I had to beg her but everyone was so happy she did. She was delightful."

Ms McAuliffe said it was great to see so many people turn out to support the event.

"People really do see it as part of their civic responsibility to make sure the day goes well and it really did."

The Nelson region has the third highest concentration of migrants in New Zealand, with about 20 per cent of its population born overseas.

Cambodia: first Christian addiction assessment centre opens

Monday, March 23, 2009
www.audiopot.com

As the risk of addiction fuelled Aids grows in Cambodia, Hosea Ministries and the Christian Response to Addictions in Cambodia (CRAC) project opened Hosea House on 20 February in Phnom Penh.
This first, inclusive, drug assessment centre to be opened in the country aims to reach out to both street kids and the growing numbers of rootless middle-class children caught in the drug trap.

Hosea House is working with children and families where drug or solvent abuse is a problem, including some of Cambodia’s estimated 20,000 street children. The children are contacted by outreach workers or simply turn up at the centre. They are then assessed as to the seriousness of their own, or their parent’s, drug or alcohol abuse and help options discussed.

A nurse is on hand to help any who are sick or malnourished and a full programme of rehabilitation activities and learning options are available. These are combined to help them rebuild their lives and embrace positive change.

The opening ceremony was attended by local community leaders, the Government’s Drugs Advisor and representatives of NGOs, missions, and city churches. The final cutting of the ribbon was performed by Patrick Prosser, Executive Director of Life For The World Trust (LFTW) who initiated the CRAC project in 2006.

Patrick commented: “As young people in Cambodia try to come to terms with their nation’s traumatic past, the poverty of many and divided broken families, they see drugs and glue as solutions to their problems. Sadly, drugs multiply their problems but now there is a programme which offers real hope that change and a new start in life are possible”.

The CRAC project, (a partner project of LFTW in the UK), has already trained more than 250 students on their Drug Foundation Course, including several pastors. Working under the umbrella of Hosea Ministries in Cambodia, in the future CRAC hopes to provide much needed ‘hands on’ drug training, using Hosea House as both a base and a model for good practice.

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Magazine for factory girls in Cambodia: read about this exciting new project, communicating to garment factory workers the message: 'You are precious'!

In Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, there are about 200,000 young girls working in the garment factories. Clothing production is the country's largest manufacturing sector and there is a high density of Khmer women in their late teens and early twenties who live and work within the main industrial areas on the outskirts of the city.

Although their situation may be quite different to ours, these young women don't want a life that is all about work anymore than we do. They need time for the fun stuff as well as an opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings and their creative gifts too.

The aim of the Precious project in Cambodia is to reach out to these girls and bring a little light relief into their working life. To encourage them to understand how valuable they are. That they are not defined by their circumstances but that they are unique and important. This message will be carried to them through a monthly magazine which will be especially for them and about them.

Precious magazine is written in Khmer and the tone is easy going and uplifting. Through it they are given a voice that will be heard. A place to talk about their lives, opinions, thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams.

The magazine is about the girls themselves, not about celebrities. It is compiled and distributed by young Khmer people and shows images of real Khmer girls, not airbrushed models. It doesn't try to sell a lifestyle or Western culture to them, but honestly yet optimistically reflects their lives and encourages them to have hope and invest positively in their relationships, their families, their work, their communities and themselves. It encourages good health, learning, creativity and literacy.

The Precious project is founded by Christians who want to demonstrate their love for these young Khmer women by celebrating the richness and diversity of their lives. It is hoped that its readers will be inspired to see beyond the factory walls and there discover a deeper sense of meaning and happiness in their lives.

The magazine is currently on Issue 3 and we've sold about 600 copies of each issue so far to garment workers. As the girls live in large communes, we estimate that up to 40 people read one copy - which makes a readership of up to 24,000. We're aiming to get it right up to 270,000 though - that's the entire factory worker population of Cambodia. As there is no other literature being produced specifically for these young women it is not an unrealistic target, with God's continued blessing on our work. The magazine has been a gateway to building relationships and loving these young women for who they are - God's precious girls!

Hun Sen is a thug: Kasit Piromya

The thug (L) and his name caller (R): Would Hun Sen do the same with his compatriots? (Photo: TNA)

Bad choice of words is not really a crime

21-03-2009
Editorial Desk
The Nation (Thailand)

Thailand's opposition party hit foreign minister Kasit Piromya with everything but the kitchen sink yesterday (March 19) for having gone up on the People Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stage to attack fugitive leader Thaksin Shinawatra and for calling Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen a thug.
Their argument is that because of these actions Kasit should never have been chosen to be one of the country's top diplomats because Thailand's international standing and ties with Cambodia were being compromised

To be fair, the opposition has a point. After all, Kasit is not an ordinary citizen. He is a retired diplomat whose postings include prominent capitals such as Moscow, Tokyo and Washington.

Still, if we deem freedom of speech one of the strong points in our society, we shouldn't be so hard on Kasit. After all, he did not hold any official posts when he went on the PAD stage.

Like many of us, Kasit was frustrated with the fact that Hun Sen was spinning the Preah Vihear (temple) fiasco for political gain, all the while overlooking its consequences.

The long-time Cambodian leader was issuing an ultimatum to Thailand to pull its troops out of the border area, though he did not spell out the consequences should the country not acquiesce in his demand.

Kasit yesterday turned the tables on the then-government of Somchai Wongsawat, suggesting that the administration had been dumbstruck and done nothing after the ultimatum was issued and he had gone on the PAD stage as an individual with every right to attack Hun Sen.

Both Thailand's and Cambodia's focus was on the disputed ancient Preah Vihear temple. People on both sides of the border had something to say. Sadly, most of the statements were self-serving, with some cruel and unkind to the point of bad taste.

The atmosphere along the ill-defined border became tense. Soldiers who had been eating and drinking together for years suddenly became anxious and at times even exchanged gunfire.

It was election time in Cambodia, and as in Thailand, politicians say all sorts of things while campaigning. Hun Sen was no different in that respect.

But this is no excuse for Kasit's choice of words. We are not saying bad taste is a crime; we're saying it has consequences.

Still, months have gone by, and Kasit is now the country's foreign minister. And while they may be part of the same stage performance, both Hun Sen and Kasit know what has to be done to move on.

Surely a veteran statesman, who rose from the Khmer Rouge rank and file to become one of the longest-serving premiers in Southeast Asia, Hun Sen knows that there is no use in crying over spilt milk. But while Kasit and Hun Sen decided to turn the page, it's funny how the opposition - a bunch of people who are so "concerned" about the country's international standing as well as its bilateral ties with neighbouring Cambodia - did not think twice about digging up that incident.

The debate on whether Kasit crossed the line with his choice of words will continue for some time to come, though the onus really is on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who gave him the Cabinet position.

The opposition came out strong on Thursday (March 19) evening attacking Kasit but they performed poorly when countering him yesterday despite the fact that they may have a solid case against him.

Still, we believe that essentially it should be Kasit's performance that defines him. It's a little too early to see if his performance at the foreign ministry has been a success. But so far, his appearance on the PAD stage has not proved to be an obstacle for Thailand's international relations. Most in the international community would prefer to see Thailand move on and get back on track. Kasit also deserves some credit for helping steer the government in the right direction.

Besides Kasit and the PAD, the opposition also tried to capitalise on the fact that hundreds of Thai Muslims heading for Mecca had been stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport when the protesters besieged it. Naturally, the opposition was blaming the PAD and blasting the Democrat Party for not stopping some of its members from lending their names to the alliance's causes.

However, we should not lose sight of the fact that it is the Democrat Party being censured, not the PAD.

More importantly, if the incident of Muslim pilgrims being stranded tells us anything, it is the resilient nature of Thailand. For a brief moment, the entire kingdom was united in the common belief that there are some things out there that transcend politics.

Yes, both the Somchai administration and the PAD could have done more in terms of logistics for those who were headed on the sacred journey. Nevertheless, the two battling forces, as well as the people of this nation, acknowledged the sanctity of the pilgrimage itself. Coming from a Buddhist nation, this is something we should all be proud of.

The task at this point in time, it seems, is to look beyond this political mess and place the nation's interest above self-serving agendas of some politicians.

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Cambodia: Top-list of countries with "grave threat" of social unrest in response to the global recession over the next two years

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London, March 22, 2009
Hindustan Times (India)

A leading British thinktank has warned of the "grave threat" of social unrest in response to the global recession over the next two years.

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in a paper published Friday, rated the risk of upheaval that could “disrupt economies and topple governments” as “high or very high” in 95 countries. “Popular anger around the world is growing as a result of rising unemployment, pay cuts and freezes, bail-outs for banks, and falls in house prices and the value of savings and pension funds," said the EIU paper, entitled Manning the Barricades.
“As people lose confidence in the ability of governments to restore stability, protests look increasingly likely.” A spate of incidents in recent months had shown that the global economic downturn was having political repercussions.

“This is being seen as a harbinger of worse to come. There is growing concern about a possible global pandemic of unrest,” said the paper. Top of the list of high-risk countries were Zimbabwe, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cambodia and Sudan.

However, three of the European Union's neighbours — Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia-Herguegovina — were rated as being at “very high risk” of social upheaval. The paper pointed out that two European governments —in Iceland and in Latvia — had already fallen as a result of crisis.

In Europe, Britain was “not immune” from the danger of serious social unrest and “more likely” to suffer from it than Germany and the Netherlands, but “less likely” than France and the US. A lot depended on how United States President Barack Obama responded to pressure to “defend American jobs and companies against foreign imports,” said the paper.

“As the downturn worsens, far more intense and long-lasting events can be expected, such as armed rebellions, military coups, civil conflicts and perhaps even wars between states,” it said.

Thieves embrace globalisation [-Stolen car from Malaysia shipped to Cambodia also]

Syndicates no longer store their loot in warehouses but will ship them within hours.

2009/03/15
LEE SHI-IAN
The New Straits Times (Malaysia)

Malaysian car car thieves are now taking orders from car buyers in far-off countries, with the most sought-after vehicles being 4x4 pick-up trucks, writes LEE SHI-IAN

A DECADE ago, Malaysian car theft syndicates sold stolen vehicles to local workshops, criminals and unsuspecting buyers.

Now, they are busy filling the orders of foreign buyers from as far away as Sierra Leone and South Africa.
Also involved are people who are not syndicate members, but brokers who match the suppliers to the buyers.

The process begins when a foreign buyer informs a broker in his country that he wants a specific make and model.

"Intelligence reports indicate that 4x4 pick-up trucks are in great demand abroad.

"These vehicles include the Mitsubishi Storm, Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger," a police source told the New Sunday Times.

The source disclosed that stolen Malaysian vehicles have also "been exported" to the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Cambodia.

"Foreign buyers, no matter where they come from, have one thing in common.

"The vehicles they order are always the latest models with emphasis on performance and power."

Once a buyer makes an "order" with the broker, the latter will get in touch with his collaborators in Malaysia.

For example, if there is an order for a Honda Accord, the foreign broker will contact the Malaysia broker, who in turn will contact the car theft syndicate and place an order.

The syndicate usually gets between RM2,000 and RM3,000 for a vehicle.

The thieves will go out in pairs to their favourite hunting grounds such as car parks and quiet roads.

When the Honda Accord has been located, one member will disable the alarm system while his partner will break into the car.

The vehicle is transported to a pre arranged location, usually in a car park of a condominium.

The registration plate of the car is changed and a duplicate key is made before the stolen car reaches the car park.

"When the car is parked, the thieves will place the key on top of the car tyre or inside the glove compartment," the source said.

"The car broker is informed that the Honda Accord is at the pre arranged location.

"But there will be no face-to-face contact between the two parties.

"The broker will then go to the car and place an envelope inside."

The envelope will contain between RM500 and RM1,000, depending on the destination of the car.

It is the fee for the runner who will drive the car to an exit point.

When the runner has reached the exit point, for example in Port Klang, the vehicle is placed inside a container and shipped.

All this happens within hours of the car being stolen.

Gone are the days when syndicates would store the vehicles in warehouses.

Foreign buyers normally pay between US$2,700 (RM9,800) and US$60,000 for a stolen vehicle.

A Mercedes-Benz S350L which costs nearly RM1 million in Malaysia is sold for a mere RM217,000.

Hun Sen is a thug: Kasit Piromya

The thug (L) and his name caller (R): Would Hun Sen do the same with his compatriots? (Photo: TNA)

Bad choice of words is not really a crime

21-03-2009
Editorial Desk
The Nation (Thailand)

Thailand's opposition party hit foreign minister Kasit Piromya with everything but the kitchen sink yesterday (March 19) for having gone up on the People Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stage to attack fugitive leader Thaksin Shinawatra and for calling Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen a thug.
Their argument is that because of these actions Kasit should never have been chosen to be one of the country's top diplomats because Thailand's international standing and ties with Cambodia were being compromised

To be fair, the opposition has a point. After all, Kasit is not an ordinary citizen. He is a retired diplomat whose postings include prominent capitals such as Moscow, Tokyo and Washington.

Still, if we deem freedom of speech one of the strong points in our society, we shouldn't be so hard on Kasit. After all, he did not hold any official posts when he went on the PAD stage.

Like many of us, Kasit was frustrated with the fact that Hun Sen was spinning the Preah Vihear (temple) fiasco for political gain, all the while overlooking its consequences.

The long-time Cambodian leader was issuing an ultimatum to Thailand to pull its troops out of the border area, though he did not spell out the consequences should the country not acquiesce in his demand.

Kasit yesterday turned the tables on the then-government of Somchai Wongsawat, suggesting that the administration had been dumbstruck and done nothing after the ultimatum was issued and he had gone on the PAD stage as an individual with every right to attack Hun Sen.

Both Thailand's and Cambodia's focus was on the disputed ancient Preah Vihear temple. People on both sides of the border had something to say. Sadly, most of the statements were self-serving, with some cruel and unkind to the point of bad taste.

The atmosphere along the ill-defined border became tense. Soldiers who had been eating and drinking together for years suddenly became anxious and at times even exchanged gunfire.

It was election time in Cambodia, and as in Thailand, politicians say all sorts of things while campaigning. Hun Sen was no different in that respect.

But this is no excuse for Kasit's choice of words. We are not saying bad taste is a crime; we're saying it has consequences.

Still, months have gone by, and Kasit is now the country's foreign minister. And while they may be part of the same stage performance, both Hun Sen and Kasit know what has to be done to move on.

Surely a veteran statesman, who rose from the Khmer Rouge rank and file to become one of the longest-serving premiers in Southeast Asia, Hun Sen knows that there is no use in crying over spilt milk. But while Kasit and Hun Sen decided to turn the page, it's funny how the opposition - a bunch of people who are so "concerned" about the country's international standing as well as its bilateral ties with neighbouring Cambodia - did not think twice about digging up that incident.

The debate on whether Kasit crossed the line with his choice of words will continue for some time to come, though the onus really is on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who gave him the Cabinet position.

The opposition came out strong on Thursday (March 19) evening attacking Kasit but they performed poorly when countering him yesterday despite the fact that they may have a solid case against him.

Still, we believe that essentially it should be Kasit's performance that defines him. It's a little too early to see if his performance at the foreign ministry has been a success. But so far, his appearance on the PAD stage has not proved to be an obstacle for Thailand's international relations. Most in the international community would prefer to see Thailand move on and get back on track. Kasit also deserves some credit for helping steer the government in the right direction.

Besides Kasit and the PAD, the opposition also tried to capitalise on the fact that hundreds of Thai Muslims heading for Mecca had been stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport when the protesters besieged it. Naturally, the opposition was blaming the PAD and blasting the Democrat Party for not stopping some of its members from lending their names to the alliance's causes.

However, we should not lose sight of the fact that it is the Democrat Party being censured, not the PAD.

More importantly, if the incident of Muslim pilgrims being stranded tells us anything, it is the resilient nature of Thailand. For a brief moment, the entire kingdom was united in the common belief that there are some things out there that transcend politics.

Yes, both the Somchai administration and the PAD could have done more in terms of logistics for those who were headed on the sacred journey. Nevertheless, the two battling forces, as well as the people of this nation, acknowledged the sanctity of the pilgrimage itself. Coming from a Buddhist nation, this is something we should all be proud of.

The task at this point in time, it seems, is to look beyond this political mess and place the nation's interest above self-serving agendas of some politicians.

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