Royals chip in to aid demining efforts


Dangerous job: A demining personnel carefully unearthing an unexploded ordnance in Banteay Meachey’s Malai district. — The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk have donated a total of US$1.5mil (RM6.684mil) to fund demining work in Cambodia through the Samdech Techo Project for Mine Action (STP-MA).

The fundraising drive, initiated recently by Prime Minister Hun Sen, has reached more than US$20mil (RM89.120mil) in just over three weeks.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean supports immediate ceasefire agreed by Cambodia and Thailand
Singapore’s Ayden Sng in top three of world’s 100 Most Handsome Faces; Glenn Yong at No. 20
Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush for new generation of fortune hunters
PAS ready to lead Perikatan after Muhyiddin’s resignation
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Malaysia airports reinforces long-term growth with ISG modernisation
Chinese homeschool students embrace freer youth in cutthroat market
North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South
Businesses fighting for survival amid Myanmar’s political limbo hope for reset with polls
Indonesia's free meal scheme to reach 80 million recipients by April, behind target

Others Also Read