An independent election monitor expressed concern Wednesday that the increase of political parties in the National Assembly could weaken the political voice of the opposition. In July’s elections, the Sam Rainsy, Human Rights, Norodom Ranariddh and Funcinpec parties all won seats, and if they remain disjointed, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, with its 90 seats, [...]
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Lawmakers Meet To Strengthen Efficacy
October 24th, 2008 
Cambodian News Cambodian lawmakers and other officials began two days of workshops Wednesday in an effort to strengthen the roles and responsibilities of the newly elected National Assembly. More than 100 people met, including Senate and National Assembly members and other international and national organization staff. Participants discussed the relationship between parliament and civil society, the roles [...]
Cambodia: Parliament Endorses New Cabinet
September 26th, 2008 Cambodian News PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen promised to combat corruption and advocate good governance as he unveiled the country’s new Cabinet on Thursday (25 Sept). Cambodia’s newly elected lower house of parliament, overwhelmingly packed with lawmakers from Hun Sen’s ruling party, voted to approve the Cabinet, which is filled with the same ministers [...]
CPP’s control of parliamentarian seats help secure policy sustainability in Cambodia
September 3rd, 2008 Cambodian News PHNOM PENH, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — The Cambodian National Election Committee (NEC) declared Tuesday the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has secured 90 seats, or over two thirds of the 123 seats, at top legislative body in the general election, thus enabling CPP to have stronger management of the country. Meanwhile, the main opposition Sam [...]