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Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Pich Piseth Summoned by Department of Anti-Technology Crime | Future of USAID Uncertain as Trump Administration Considers Merging Agency with State Department | National Road 5 Final Section (Serei Sophon-Poipet) Achieves 29% Progress | Prime Minister Hun Manet: “No Plans to Change Ministers” Amidst Rumors | PM Hun Manet Charts Cambodia’s Digital Future, Calls for Stronger Innovation and Governance | Cambodia's Future Leaders Celebrated as Prime Minister Hun Manet Speaks at Asia-Europe University Graduation | Prime Minister Hun Sen awards diplomas to 2,551 Asia-Europe University graduates, including 1,169 women. The ceremony includes degrees in associate, bachelor, master, doctorate, and honorary doctorate levels. A total of 69 scholarship recipients from Samdech Techo and Samdech Kittipritbandit among the graduates. Asia-Europe University has contributed to national development by training skilled human resources for many years. Oknha Ly Khunthai highlights the university's growth since its recognition in 2002 and its establishment in 2005. As of December 2024, the university employed 485 staff and enrolled 8,881 students in various programs. Asia-Europe University offers diverse faculties and numerous degree programs, enhancing educational opportunities. The institution is committed to digital innovation and modern educational practices, including AI and cloud computing. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasizes skill development, announcing over $20 million for modern medical equipment.Prime Minister Hun Manet urges the Ministry of Labor to support skilled workers in obtaining bachelor's degrees and enhancing youth skills. Prime Minister Hun Manet directs Ministry of Labor to expand job opportunities for professionals in Cambodia. The Prime Minister emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders and ethical guides for students. Amid discussions about septic tank installation, the Prime Minister instructs authorities to prioritize citizen requests. Hun Manet mandates road construction companies to install septic tanks upon completion of projects. The Prime Minister addresses criticism of the textbook “Khmer and the Journey to Prosperity,” defending its educational value. Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present. The Prime Minister emphasizes that the book aims to preserve Cambodia’s history for future generations. Hun Manet calls on citizens and students to research carefully before sharing information on social media. The Prime Minister warns against spreading false information that can harm society. |

Minister of Culture Praises PM's Heroism and Struggles in Childhood, Which Youth Should See and Follow

PHNOM PENH: The Minister of Culture and Fine Arts has expressed her admiration for the Prime Minister's childhood struggle and heroism as seen through the short film "Life of a Pagoda Boy,” adding that the younger generation should follow this as an example.

At the premiere of the song and short film titled "Life of a Pagoda Boy" on Wednesday morning, 28 September, the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, Phoeurng Sackona, said that all young people should continue to follow the Prime Minister’s example without delay. She said if you want to do something, you should start doing it immediately with perseverance and patience.

"Consistent drops of water can break a rock, so if you want to study, but you do not want persevere, the next day you will drop out of school," she said. "The perseverance of the Prime Minister, little by little, focused on education as the end goal, should be the model for the youth of the next generation to find perseverance to do little by little to attend their goal and not be rushed in wanting too much.”

The Culture Minister also called on the Cambodian Artists Association and all stakeholders to continue promoting this song and accompanying short film more widely, to allow young people and the next generation of Cambodians to take it as an example to follow, in order to gain experience and strengthen their capacities.

"Therefore, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and my own behalf, I would like to encourage the Cambodian Artists Association and all stakeholders to participate in the promotion of the film ‘Life of a Pagoda Boy’ more widely," she said. "By all means to inspire the spirit of the Khmer people to continue learning and citing the experience and heroic example of Prime Minister Hun Sen to strengthen their own ability and be ready to contribute to the development of society in the future."

Minister Phoeurng Sackona also asked the Cambodian Artists Association to continue contributing to efforts to create something new and preserve identity through the production of Khmer songs, the display of Khmer food, Khmer clothes, and other cultural heritage artifacts such as the Chapei Dang Veng, traditional Khmer music, and more.

"We have a lot of [cultural] wealth that we have to take care of. Do not worry about others, worry about ourselves because no one helps to take care of us," said the Minister.


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