The National Election Committee (NEC) would like to inform the publics that the Election of Members of the Senate in the 4th Legislature will be held on 25 February 2018. National and international journalists who wish to cover news in this electoral process can apply for registration directly at NEC. This media advisory herewith is a gentle reminder after the NEC issued a previous notification on September 14, 2017.
Journalists who do not have press card issued by NEC have to fill out the following forms:
- Registration application form for national and international journalists with permanent office in the Kingdom of Cambodia must be attached with:
- A copy of permit issued by the Ministry of Information
- Confirmation or request for NEC press card
- A copy of journalist card issued by the Ministry of Information or association or a journalist's identity card from its organization
- Curriculum vitae with 1 photo posted and attached with one 4x6 photo for press card
- A copy of passport (for foreigners)
- Registration application form for international journalist without permanent office in Cambodia shall include:
- A copy of passport
- Identity Card of the organization
- Curriculum vitae with 1 photo posted and attached with another 4x6 photo for press card
- Registration application form for independent journalist shall include:
- A copy of press card issued by the Ministry of Information or journalist association
- Curriculum vitae with 1 photo posted and attached with another 4x6 photo for press card
- 3 last articles published in the latest year in legitimate newspapers
In order to get a press card, applicants shall apply for a journalist registration free of charge at the Department of Information and Public Relations, or download the application from NEC website at www.nec.gov.kh from the date of circulating this media advisory. When the application is already filled out, the journalist can submit the application directly to NEC or send it via e-mail: necinfo@forum.org.kh
Note: Deadline for Application:
- For national journalist, deadline is on February 15, 2018 (10 days before Election Day) at 17:30
- For international journalists, deadline is on February 22, 2018 (03 days before Election Day) at 17:30