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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 Hun Manet clarifies that the supplementary textbook presents factual historical content from Cambodia’s socialist era to the present.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. |

Water Supply Authority: Lack of Water in Some Areas of Phnom Penh Due to Urban Expansion and Mekong River Decline

PHNOM PENH: The Director General of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, Long Naro, called on the people living in the city to save and not waste water so that those living on the outskirts of the city will have water to use during the dry season.

Speaking at a press conference on "Local Progress, Communes and Sub-Directions of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration", Director General Long Naro said that the use of water in Phnom Penh spans from east to west of the Mekong River until Kambol district, around 20 km away. Sometimes the water reaches the suburbs in the morning because the water in the city is at a high pressure.

Citing a study, he said each person in Phnom Penh consumes about 280 liters of water per day, while generally, individuals should consume around 150 liters per day. He added that the shortage of water in Phnom Penh is due to two factors: the addition of more communes in Phnom Penh and the abnormal decline of the Mekong River.

He stated, "In the past, the water supply project in Phnom Penh guaranteed 100% supply, but there have been many additions of new communes in Phnom Penh, we did not calculate for the addition of 20 more communes, so the shortage of clean water supply dropped to 85% and has now expanded to the current 92%. Second, during the dry season, the Mekong River recedes by about 1 meter. Normally during the dry season, the Mekong River has three meters of water for pumping and supply, but now there are only two meters left."

At present, Phnom Penh has the capacity to produce 592 thousand cubic meters of clean water from four factories, while the current demand is 800,000 cubic meters. In 2030, the production capacity of clean water in Phnom Penh is expected to increase to 1.8 million cubic meters.



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