Tuesday, August 21, 2007

SRP concerned about sales of islands

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

The SRP expressed its concerns over the government’s decision to sell 6 offshore islands located in Kampot province and in Sihanoukville to private investors. SRP MP Son Chhay wrote a letter to prime minister Hun Sen expressing his concerns and his desire for the government to explain clearly about this issue because he is concerned about the loss of the natural habitat on these islands, as well as his concerns about the national anarchy (involved in these unexplained sales of state properties). Son Chhay’s letter was sent since 15 August, and so far, no answer has been provided back yet. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) indicated that 6 private companies will invest a total of $627 million to develop these 6 islands. Government officials attempted to appease Son Chhay’s concerns by saying that these developments will help the country’s economy. Say Hak, Sihanoukville governor, said that these developments will attract tourists and will generate jobs. He also said that Son Chhay should not be concerned because whatever is being done is to eliminate poverty [and the poor people?]. Thach Khon, Kampot governor, said that the development of these islands will bring in progress. He said that developments are not all bad.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thach Khon should ay that Developments are not all good.

Anonymous said...

All those cronies are already put in the cage...their vision is only money and money...when ask about the compliance with the national laws...they know nothing...their best excuses are to alleviate poverty and development...that these excuses are the exploitation of the poor and destruction of the national property.

Anonymous said...

As long as the developments will benefit these corrupt people, they don't care shit about the poor people and the nation. If they could already sign the border treaty with Vietnam at the expense of Cambodia's sovereignty they would have no hesitation with selling off the state properties as well.

These cronies just bark after their bosses. They even forget to use the phrase "sustainable development" to strengthen their argument, because these clowns are not supposed to do any serious thinking. They're only good at toasting whiskey (choul kev) incessantly at the party table. Their brain cells are fried, but they are still in the position of power. God save Cambodia!

Anonymous said...

Hun Xen would selle his mother's grave yard to satify his hungry for power!

May lightning strike the mother fucker!

Anonymous said...

Say Hak Chea Chke Mean Tapok Doch Khnom Onhchenh Na..