Pursat: Pursat Provincial Information Department and Provincial Administration on the morning of July 17, 2026, organized a ceremony to promote the “Say No to Fake News” campaign, step 2, to nearly 1,000 students of Preah Malour Secondary and High School, with the aim of strengthening the understanding and building immunity of young people to the attack of fake news.
The ceremony was held at the Preah Malour Secondary and High School campus, Boeung Khnar Commune, Bakan District, under the high chairmanship of Mr. Tep Asnarith, Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Information, the high representative of Mr. Net Pheaktra, Minister of Information, and Mr. Nhek Ban Kheng, Deputy Governor of Pursat Province, the high representative of His Excellency Khoy Rida, Governor of Pursat Provincial Government, and was attended by a large number of delegations from the Ministry, territorial authorities, teachers, and students.
On that occasion, Mr. Tep Asnarith said that in the context where the world is rapidly evolving towards a digital society, fake news has become a serious risk that not only affects national security, social order and personal honor, but can also distort the perceptions of young people, who are the backbone of the nation. The “Say No to Fake News” campaign is not just about general education, but it is about building a self-defense system by increasing media and information literacy.
He said that as the next generation of young people, all students must be smart in using technology. Before deciding to share any information, ask yourself:
- Where did this information come from?
- Is there a clear official source?
- What benefits or harms does it bring to society?
- Analysis, critical thinking, and disbelief in deception or distorted information are the sharpest weapons in the fight against false information.
The Ministry of Information sincerely hopes that all children will become responsible social media users and goodwill ambassadors in bringing true information to friends, communities, and families to jointly create a digital society that is safe, dignified, and full of true knowledge.
Mr. Nhek Ban Kheng, Deputy Governor of the province, along with representatives of the provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sports, including students, expressed full support for the “Say No to Fake News” campaign, Step 2. They are committed to participating in the wider dissemination of the campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of fake news, how to protect oneself from deception in the digital age, and strengthen citizens’ capacity to receive and use information responsibly.
Mr. Nhek Ban Kheng said that in this digital age, fake news comes in all forms. and pose high risks to society. He added that understanding real information is also part of maintaining security and public order for the province to have sustainable development.
Please note that the “Say No to Fake News” campaign, Step 2, under the theme “Strengthening Information Literacy and Media for Information Security” was officially launched on May 18, 2026, under the high chairmanship of His Excellency Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, at Samdech Hun Sen Bun Rany High School, Wat Phnom.
This campaign demonstrates the commitment of the Royal Government and the Ministry of Information to build digital resilience and protect citizens, especially youth, from the effects of fake news. Currently, the campaign is being implemented in educational institutions in 12 capital cities and provinces: Phnom Penh, Preah Vihear, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Pursat, Kampot, Kep, Koh Kong, and Battambang. The campaign will continue to expand its outreach activities to all provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia in 2026.
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