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| Friday, 03 October 2008 Courtesy of Phnom Penh Post | |
| Key government positions are filled following the July 27 election Commissions of the National Assembly President of the NA: Heng Samrin First deputy president of the NA: Nguon Nhel Second deputy president of the NA: Say Chhum Chairman of the Commission of Human Rights, Complaint Resolution, Investigation & National Assembly-Senate Relations Khuon Sundary Chairman of the Commission of Public Works, Transport, Telecommunications, Posts, Industry, Mines, Energy & Commerce Nin Saphon Chairman of the Commission of Planning, Investment, Agriculture Rural Development, Environment & Water Resources Try Chheang Huot Chairman of the Commission of Interior, National Defence, Investigation, Anti-Corruption & Public Functions Un Ning Chairman of the Commission of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Information & Media Cheang Vun Chairman of the Commission of Legislature & Justice Pen Pannha Chairman of the Commission of Economy, Finance, Banking & Audits Cheam Yeap Chairman of the Commission of Education, Religious Affairs, Culture & Tourism Mom Chimhuy Chairman of the Commission of Public Health, Social Work, Labour & Women's Affairs Ho Naun Ministries Prime Minister Hun Sen Deputy Prime Ministers Sar Kheng, Sok An, Tea Banh, Hor Namhong. Men Sam AN (F), Bin Chhin, Nhiek Bun Chhay, Keat Chhon, Yim Chhay Ly Senior Ministers Im Chhun Lim, Chhay Than, Cham Prasidh, Mok Mareth, Nhim Vanda, Tao Seng Huor, Khun Haing, Ly Thuch, Kol Pheng, Sun Chanthol, Veng Sereyvuth, Nuth Sokhom, Om Yentieng, Ieng Mouly, Va Kimhong, Yim Nol La Council of Ministers Minister: Sok An Secretaries of State: Prak Sokhonn, Bun Uy, Seng Lim Neou, Msas Loas, Chan Tany, Ngor Srun, Svay Sitha, Sok Pheng, Keo Saphal, Khim Bo, Chek Leng, Sim Vanna, Tep Nonnry, Chrea Sochenda, Phay Siphan, In Vireakcheat Ministry of the Interior Minister: Sar Kheng Secretaries of State: Em Sam An, Prum Sokha, Nouth Sa An, Sin Pinsen, Sak Setha, Ngy Chanphal, Khann Savoeun, Chou Bun Eng, Pol Lim Ministry of Defence Minister: Tea Banh Secretaries of State: Chay Saing Yun, Moeung Samphan, Neang Phat, Phan Nguon, Elvan Sarat, Hun Phoeung Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Minister: Hor Namhong Secretaries of State: Long Visalo, Ouch Borith, Kao Kim Houm, Ung Sean, Sun Saphoeun, Hak Savuth Ministry of Economy & Finance Minister: Keat Chhon Secretaries of State: Ouk Rabun, Aun Porn Moniroth, Kong Vibol, Bun Sam, Chea Peng Chheang, Ou Bunlong, Ung Tea Seam, So Victor Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries Minister: Chan Sarun Secretaries of State: Chan Tong Yves, Por Try, Lim Sokhun, Teng Lao, Ouk Sokhonn, Kieng Vang, Om Kimsear Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction Minister: Im Chhun Lim Secretaries of State: Chhan Saphan, Nuth Narang, Prak Ham, Phoeung Sophoan, Roth Sarin, Chhim Kayleang, Kim Kosal Ministry of Commerce Minister: Cham Prasidh Secretaries of State: Kem Sithan, Pan Sorasak, Ok Bung, Chan Nora, Keo Soknay, Mao Thora, Var Cheang Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy Minister: Suy Sem Secretaries of State: Ith Praing, Khlaut Randy, Nhek Chroeung, Chea Sieng Hong, Sat Samy, Tann Kin Vin, Phork Sovanrith Ministry of Planning Minister: Chhay Than Secretaries of State: Ou Orhat, Hul Lim, Ouk Chay, Hou Taing Eng, Nger Chhayleang, In Saroeung, So Nath Ministry of Education, Youth & Sport Minister: Im Sethy Secretaries of State: Pith Chamnan, Bun Sok, Mak Vann, Nath Bunroeun, Chey Chap, Ouk Moun, Phoeurng Sackona (F) Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans & Youth Rehabilitation Minister: Ith Sam Heng Secretaries of State: Nim Thoth, Yi Yaun, Say Siphonn, Som Chan Rem, Mut Khiev, Sem Sokha, Hav Bunse, Tor Soeuth Ministry of Rural Development Minister: Chea Sophara Secretaries of State: Suos Kong, In Chantha, Ly Pros, Lon Phon, Sao Chivoan, Try Meng, Sim Sun Ministry of Environment Minister: Mok Mareth Secretaries of State: Prach Sun, Khieu Muth, Khong Sam Nuon, Yin Kim Sean, Thuk Kroeun Vutha, Hem Kolboth, Sim Souleng Ministry of Water Resources & Meteorology Minister: Lim Kean Hor Secretaries of State: Sam Sarith, Veng Sakhon, Phang Sareth, Sao Sereymony, Tan Vanthara, Bun Hean, Sing Kiri Ministry of Information Minister: Khieu Kanharith Secretaries of State: Uk Prathna, Mao Ayuth, Thach Phen, Nouv Sovathero, Chan Savuth, Hor Sopheap, Leav Sinara Ministry of Justice Minister: Ang Vong Vathana Secretaries of State: Hy Sophea, Long Phol, Chan Sotheavy (F), Sam Sophal, Ngor Sovann, Prum Sithra, Meach Sam On Ministry of National Assembly-Senate Relations & Inspection Minister: Som Kimsour Secretaries of State: Chheng Saroeun, Hong Them, Kang Nem, Phou Sothea, Tuot Lux, Thach Khom, Duch Sovanary, Sopheak Thavy Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications Minister: So Khun Secretaries of State: Chin Bun Sean, La Narath, Sarak Khan, Ros Samay, Khay Khun Heng, Ek Vandy, Kuoch Ky Ministry of Health Minister: Mam Bunheng Secretaries of State: Heng Taykry, Ung Phyrun, Eng Huot, Sok Pheng, Ouk Monna (F), Te Kuyseang, Chou Yinsim Ministry of Public Works & Transport Minister: Tram Iv Tek Secretaries of State: Ing Bun Hov, Mom Sibon, Soung Heng, Touch Chankosal, Kep Than, Lim Sidenine, Nou Sovath Ministry of Culture & Fine Arts Minister: Him Chhem Secretaries of State: Khim Sarith, Chuch Phoeug, Khov Menghean, Ming Kosny, Ok Socheat, Sam Sokun, Thai Noraksathya, Meng Hour Ministry of Tourism Minister: Thong Khon Secretaries of State: Sam Prumnear, Ros Ren, Sieng Kim Han, So Mara, Chum Iek, Kim Ouchansamith, Ly Bunthoeun, Kor Sumsaroeut Ministry of Cults & Religions Minister: Min Khin Secretaries of State: Phlok Phorn, Chhorn Iem, Men Han, Dok Narin, Sos Mossin, Norak Ratanakvathanor, Phon Phalla Ministry of Women's Affairs Minister: Ing Kantha Phavi (F) Secretaries of State: Kheng Samvada (F), Khim Chamroeun (F), Chan Sorey (F), Im Sithe (F), Sy Define (F), San Arun (F), Sivann Botum (F) Ministry of Labour & Vocational Training Minister: Vong Sauth Secretaries of State: Pich Sophoan, Othsman Hassan, Kann Man, Prak Chantha (F), Oum Mean, Huy Han Song, Mon Vannak State Secretariat of Public Affairs Secretary of State: Pich Bunthin State Secretariat of Civil Aviation Secretary of State: Mao Havanall Source: the council of ministers/ compiled by will hine |
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Only a few change to the Ministerial posts.
Will be back to comment later
Only a few change. Nothing surprised. It's all the jobs for the boys. I've seen a few corrupt and opportunists from Australia get appointed as secretaries in the new govt. These individuals entered the Cambodian politics through Funcinpec, when Funcinpec was weakened, switch side to join the CPP. Now they get plum job, not because they are competent but because they have the money to bribe their ways into their present jobs.
-Victor So (alias Victor Tran)has a bachelor of accounting from Australia. He is non-political person, not interested in politics. He went to Cambodia to open a hotel business and married a daughter of a well off family who has business ties with the CPP. He joined funcinpec, when Funcinpec was strong, becoming secretary at the ministry of finance, then MP for funcinpec. But has defected to CPP because Funcinpec's ship is sinking.
2. Khov Mengheang- interpreter with a govt. agency Centrelink, a very ardent funcipec activist from Melbourne. Joined funcinpec with Ung Huot, the former puppet first PM from 1997-1998. He is an opportunist as well because when funcinpec is weak he defected to CPP.
3. Kong Vibol, from Melbourne, bachelor of commerce, never been active for funcinpec but took the opportunist in 1997 when funcinpec was ousted in a coup. he went to serve funcinpec as a spokesperson in its Thailand's office and become the favourite of Madame Eng Marie, Ranariddh's ex. When funcinpec returned to govt. in '98, '03 he rose prominently. Now defected to CPP.
3. Ly Thuch, bachelor of commerce from France, joined funcinpec just before 1991, not so politically active, married to the daughter of a CPP-affiliated businessman, now defected to CPP. -There are more, but the ones I mentioned are the opportunists, using money and switch allegiance to gain personal fortunes.
Khmerization;
People you mentioned here, my understanding, they are still with Funcipec [Victor and Vibol].
Victor was a tax collector from all casinos.
Vibol is high up position than Victor.
Victor may not remember me but I know his brother pretty well - he runs and managed a hotel [Sydney hoetel] in Phnom Penh, and another hotel in Siem Reap.
I met Vibol on numerous occasions at my work place during my 7 years stay there. Have never met Men Heang.
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Chheang Vun originallly from France. Surprise that he goes back to Parliament, his last post was Ambassador to South Korea.
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Cheam Yeap is replacing Men Sam An who promote to Deputy Prime Minister - strong lady in CPP.
Another surprise that Keat Chon is also D/PM.
----------------------------------- New face in Senior Minister: Veng Sereyvuth [still a Funcipec? - still have family in NZ and OZ - Brisbane], Nhim Vanda [he lost left arm, used to take charge of State Emergency - oversee the disaster relief], Nuth Sokhom [from Funcipec]- head of M/ of health, Im Chhun Lim [former minister of housing, urban planning and land management], Ieng Moly [former head of Dmac - deminining?]
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Council of ministers: don't know if the person named Sim Vanna is the same person I knew as Oknha who managed the Boeung Ket rubber plantation.
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Aun Porn Moniroth is an ordinary young man [early 30]
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Ministry of Education, Youth & Sport Minister: Im Sethy is replacing Tol Las from Funcipec who died a few years ago.
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Mut Khiev was very close to PM, head of his cabinet, surprised to see that PM dump him at social affairs.
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Chea Sophara is on the rise again, former Mayor of PP, then secretary at land management - well known to all foreign diplomats in PP, is said to reasonable person to deal with and cooperative, who started building the road to Preah Vihear.
----------------------------------Ministry of Public Works & Transportv Secretaries of State: Ing Bun Hov is Oknha, who had contract for maintenance of national route 4 to Sihanoukville.
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Ministry of Women's Affairs
Minister: Ing Kantha Phavi (F) [Funcipec, I believed]
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Khmerization;
People you mentioned here, my understanding, they are still with Funcipec [Victor and Vibol].
Victor was a tax collector from all casinos.
Vibol is high up position than Victor.
Victor may not remember me but I know his brother pretty well - he runs and managed a hotel [Sydney hoetel] in Phnom Penh, and another hotel in Siem Reap.
I met Vibol on numerous occasions at my work place during my 7 years stay there. Have never met Men Heang.
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Chheang Vun originallly from France. Surprise that he goes back to Parliament, his last post was Ambassador to South Korea.
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Cheam Yeap is replacing Men Sam An who promote to Deputy Prime Minister - strong lady in CPP.
Another surprise that Keat Chon is also D/PM.
----------------------------------- New face in Senior Minister: Veng Sereyvuth [still a Funcipec? - still have family in NZ and OZ - Brisbane], Nhim Vanda [he lost left arm, used to take charge of State Emergency - oversee the disaster relief], Nuth Sokhom [from Funcipec]- head of M/ of health, Im Chhun Lim [former minister of housing, urban planning and land management], Ieng Moly [former head of Dmac - deminining?]
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Council of ministers: don't know if the person named Sim Vanna is the same person I knew as Oknha who managed the Boeung Ket rubber plantation.
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Aun Porn Moniroth is an ordinary young man [early 30]
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Ministry of Education, Youth & Sport Minister: Im Sethy is replacing Tol Las from Funcipec who died a few years ago.
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Mut Khiev was very close to PM, head of his cabinet, surprised to see that PM dump him at social affairs.
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Chea Sophara is on the rise again, former Mayor of PP, then secretary at land management - well known to all foreign diplomats in PP, is said to reasonable person to deal with and cooperative, who started building the road to Preah Vihear.
----------------------------------Ministry of Public Works & Transportv Secretaries of State: Ing Bun Hov is Oknha, who had contract for maintenance of national route 4 to Sihanoukville.
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Ministry of Women's Affairs
Minister: Ing Kantha Phavi (F) [Funcipec, I believed]
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Mediawatch,
Vibol's defection had been public announced by Hun Sen. Victor had defected but because he is a low profile personality, his defection was not publicly announced (i got this info. from a very, very reliable source). Victor was a secretary at the ministry of finance, responsible for tax collections from casinos because no one wanted to do the job because the casino operators are all mafias. they have scared everyone. Victor volunteered, he received death threats many times but he got the backing of Keat Chhon, and to a certain extent, Hun Sen. Victor went to Cambodia to open a hotel business but got a high position in the Phnom Penh Municipality with the help of Khov Mengheang when the latter was deputy governor of PPenh. Kong Vibol was the Secretary of Ministry of Finance, higher than Victor. He got the job because he was the darling of Mrs. Eng Marie, Ranariddh's ex.
I would like you to elaborate a bit more about Veng Sereyvuth. He joined Funcinpec in the late 1980s and become very close to Ranariddh. Some one said he got a masters degree but others said he has no educational qualification and was a taxi driver, even up until a few years ago when he returned to back to nz, before Ranariddh was ousted. They said Ouk Phalla, his ex, become Ranariddh's present de facto because she said they did not want a husband as a taxi driver. Is it true?
Aun Porn Monirath, in his early 30s? and just an ordinary man? Very interesting that he can move up the political ladder. Does he has anyone to help him? Related to someone in the CPP?
One more thing, all Funcinpec, like kol pheng and all who got appointed in the new govt., including nhiek bunchhay, have promised to support hun sen all the ways. if you want,it's a kind of defections. the ones who did not want to defect, like lu laysreng, sisowath sirirath, arun rasmy, keo puthrasmy, serey kosal etc. were all kicked out from the new govt.
Khmerization;
As to Ven Sereyvuth, I happend to knwo many Khmer in NZ who are his friend and yes it is true that he was a driver as you describe. He was actively person who raise funds for the Funcipec during the 80's. He was Minister of tourism for 2 terms [with funcipec], then was drop and went back to parliament and the post went to Lay Prahahs [another guy from Melbourne], he was also short live at the post before handing back to CPP member.
Current Prince's de facto was married to Veng Sereyvuth, had a child together who currently studies in OZ and stayed with his paternal aunty in Brisbane.
Aun Porn Monirath was educated in Russia, came back introduced to Keat Chon by Im Sothy [new education minsiter], people said that his father in law was late Mr. Tun Chhay.
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