Cambodia cautions TVs and radios on religious broadcast

The Cambodian government has ordered all televisions and radios to not broadcast or air any comments that insult religious beliefs of other religion, according to an advisory, obtained Friday from Information Ministry.

In an advisory sent out this week to all televisions and radio stations across the country, the Ministry of Information said recently that there was one radio station airing comment saying only Christians who always distribute relief stuff to prisoners, the victims by typhoon and flood or earthquakes.

The advisory which was signed by Khieu Kanharith, Minister of Information said Buddhists are in great help of others when they are in need.

The advisory, however, said it was fine any televisions and radio to broadcast and air anything relating to all kinds of religions, but not to insult others.

It noted with appreciation that many programs that touch on religious affairs that help the society through the respect of morality, culture and tradition.

As many as 90 percent of 14 million Cambodian populations are Buddhists whereas the rest are Christians, Muslims as well as other ethnic believers.

According to Cambodian constitution, Buddhism is the state religion.

Source: Xinhua