Dr. Penny Richards met with Prime Minister Hun Sen on 11th January 2012.
Oz offers radio assist
By David Boyle
Tuesday, 08 May 2012
Phnom Penh Post
The Australian government has announced a AU$3.02 million (US$3.075
million) project to support unbiased provincial radio programs ahead of
upcoming commune and national elections.
The Cambodia
Communication Assistance Project will provide funding for radio
stations in Battambang, Kampong Cham and Kampot provinces, according to a
statement released by the Australian embassy in Phnom Penh yesterday.
The
stations would set a “new standard of neutral and unbiased quality
radio programs”, Australian ambassador Penny Richards said.
“We
call on all media outlets in Cambodia to broadcast a wide variety of
opinions and political debates, giving equal air time to various groups
without discrimination or censorship,” Richards said.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Ministry of Information will manage the stations, which will air programs including talkback radio and live broadcasts.
To contact the reporter on this story: David Boyle at david.boyle@phnompenhpost.com
2 comments:
I want to see how long will this last. Hun Sen agrees in face value only, but his gangs will do all the dirty works for him. Off course with some amount of fees. What you need is about 5000 poll watchers...also, ask HS not to deploy and uniform bodyguards at the voting stations.
Welcome to democratic voices of the free speech
say what you want folks...you should voices your opinions my fellow khmers...your voice your vote,your likelyhood depend on your voice and your vote will determine your destiny.
Your country needs you,your future children needs you,your vote is your voice,use it wisely.
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