Cambodia ramps up efforts to combat fake news

The latest instance of fake news falsely claimed that interior minister Sar Sokha was promoted to the title of Samdech Krom Preah, or prince. - Screengrab from Sar Sokha's Facebook

PHNOM PENH: Various ministries and institutions in Cambodia are increasingly busy responding to the frequent spread of fake news on social media, particularly content originating from abroad.

The latest instance occurred Tuesday (Sept 3), when a fake Royal Decree falsely claimed that Minister of Interior Sar Sokha had been promoted to the title of Samdech Krom Preah, or prince.