Day: June 28, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea received here on June 28 visiting H.E. TSUGE Yoshifumi, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The ministers expressed their mutual desire to reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established between the two nations in 2023, said a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, pointing out that their discussions covered various bilateral, regional, and international issues, with a focus on enhancing cooperation and attracting more Japanese investments to Cambodia.

H.E. TSUGE Yoshifumi expressed his delight at witnessing the rapid development and evolving landscape of Cambodia. He praised the Kingdom of Cambodia for its significant efforts and achievements in recent years, underscoring the potential for further collaboration and growth.

The Deputy Prime Minister and the State Minister reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the agreements under the C
omprehensive Strategic Partnership, emphasising the importance of continued cooperation. H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea extended his gratitude to Japan for its longstanding assistance, which includes support in infrastructure development, human resource development, legal advancements, and demining.

H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea highlighted the significance of human resource development and celebrated the enriching history of Cambodia-Japan relations. He noted H.E. TSUGE Yoshifumi’s participation in the ASCOJA (ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni) meeting earlier in the morning, which underscored the shared commitment to educational and professional development. They agreed on the critical role of digital transformation in this new era and discussed strategies to attract more Japanese investors to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Additionally, H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea outlined the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategies, highlighting the government’s approach to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.

According to the p
ress release, the meeting concluded with both parties expressing optimism about the future of Cambodia-Japan relations and their shared vision for mutual prosperity and development.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

PUTRAJAYA: June 23 (Bernama) — The Local Housing and Government Ministry (KPKT), through the Tribunal for Homebuyers Claims (HCT) and the Strata Management Tribunal (SMT), successfully resolved 51,233 cases, including pending cases, from 2018 to 2023.

The ministry said in a statement today that the HCT handled 9,081 cases while the SMT handled 42,152 cases.

‘The highest number of resolutions was in 2023, with 11,361 cases, and HCT resolved 943 cases from January to May this year, with 791 cases registered in the same period.

‘There were 4,180 registered cases with the SMT, with 3,927 cases resolved in the same period,’ the ministry added.

Meanwhile, Local Housing and Government Minister Nga Kor Ming presented appointment letters to 28 new presidents for both tribunals today.

‘The appointed presidents must always ensure their own image and give full commitment in carrying out their duties justly, transparently and with integrity.

‘With these appointments, it is hoped that tribunal hearings will run smoo
ther and more efficiently as well as meet set targets,’ Nga said.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KULIM, Approximately 175,000 owners of eligible logistics vehicles are reminded to quickly register under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 to avoid missing the opportunity to apply for refunds for their diesel purchase this month.

Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Fuziah Salleh said if they registered after June 30, they would not be eligible for the refunds for the purchase made from June 10 when the targetted diesel subsidy took effect.

‘Right now, there are approximately 410,000 logistics vehicles, but only 234,000 registered under the SKDS. So, there are about 175,000 which yet to register to get the diesel fleet cards,’ she told reporters after attending SKDS 2.0 Open Day and Kedah Consumer Carnival here today.

On the alleged increase in the price of construction materials following the implementation of the targetted diesel subsidy, Fuziah reminded construction companies to not take advantage of the situation.

She said if the companies are using logistics ve
hicles that are eligible for the diesel fleet cards, they should not raise the price of the construction materials because they are eligible for diesel subsidy.

‘Not all construction materials are in the price-increasable category, that’s why I said do not take advantage,’ she said, adding that the ministry could not hesitate to take action against those companies under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency