(Phnom Penh): Pen Bona, Delegate Minister and Head of the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit, said that as of 22 August 2025, fake news has continued to be used as a strategic weapon aimed at dividing Cambodia’s national unity.

Pen Bona spoke on Friday morning (Aug. 22) during a press conference.

“Fake news remains a weapon aimed at breaking the unity of Cambodians. Its purpose is to poison trust among our people and erode confidence in national leadership,” he said.

He pointed out that MMO groups, particularly opposition circles abroad, act as agents in amplifying these distortions. Their real objective, he emphasized, is not to serve Cambodian interests but to destabilize the nation at a difficult time.

Pen Bona urged Cambodians to discern clearly between those who genuinely help their nation and those who, while claiming patriotism, sharpen weapons for others and turn them against fellow citizens.

He also urged the Cambodian people to remember that the best defence against psychological warfare is patience – staying calm, avoid chaos, and continue to trust in Cambodia’s leadership.
=FRESH NEWS