Banteay Meanchey: Mr. Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information, urged the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Information Department to strengthen cooperation and build good relations with local journalists to become a strong source of reliable and authentic information, especially on military affairs and the protection of Cambodia’s territorial integrity.
At an orientation meeting on “Information and Public Opinion Work” for civil servants of the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Information Department on the afternoon of July 15, 2026, Mr. Tep Asnarith, Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Information, said that understanding the need for collaboration between officials of the Information Department and local journalists or journalists passing through from other provinces across the country is important for promoting professional quality information dissemination, especially related to national security affairs.
He said that this collaboration should be carried out regularly and to the best of its ability to support the needs of the press, as well as provide tips to facilitate the work of journalists to gather information and interview experts and authorities involved in the story. At the same time, providing timely and comprehensive information will help journalists avoid misreporting that could lead to backlash or legal problems.
At the same time, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Information encouraged all journalists to cooperate with the authorities and coordinate with the information departments of all 25 capitals and provinces to create good relations and a culture of cooperation in disseminating true and accurate information. The main goal is to ensure responsible dissemination of information that does not affect national security and personal honor by jointly respecting and strictly implementing professional ethics.
Mr. Tep Asnarith stated that, “As a lesson learned, during the violation of territorial integrity by the Thai side, the Ministry of Information noticed that a small number of journalists had strayed from the battlefield. By publishing information that affects national security and military secrets. Such reckless dissemination has become a burden and has caused serious consequences. Therefore, working together within the framework of cooperation and coordination in the implementation of journalistic work is not only a necessary task to improve the capacity and professionalism, but also a primary duty for the common cause of our homeland.»
Mr. Sek Sokhom, Director of the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Information Department, expressed full support for the instructions of His Excellency the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Information. He expressed his readiness to cooperate closely with journalists from all over the country who wish to cover news in Banteay Meanchey province, promising to help coordinate with relevant parties to facilitate journalists in carrying out their duties in accordance with professional ethics.
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