Commodity or Commemoration

Here is a further update on the news of the sale of development rights to Cambodian genocide memorial.

It perhaps comes as no surprise that such a controversial move would spark questions, with some factions voicing concern that the deal will turn victims' memories into commodities.

One source says that commercialising the atrocities could also undermine the coming trials of surviving Khmer Rouge officials.

But perhaps the most startling item in Kate Woodsome's news report is the figure the Cambodian government is said to be gaining from this deal -- a mere $15,000 annually for the first five years.

At this tiny overhead, the gate-takings should quickly recoup the developer's outlay.

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