In response to the rule, the International Federation of Journalists said, “These latest guidelines have robbed Cambodians of any chance of vital information to make informed political decisions.” 
Kama majibu kwa serikali, shilikisho la waandishi wa habari wa kimataifa walisema , “Kanuni hizi za maadili zimewaibia wananchi wa Cambodia nafasi ya habari muhimu za kujua maamuzi ya kisiasa kupata.”