Cambodian King flies to Beijing for routine medical checkup

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni left here for Beijing on Friday for a regular medical checkup.

At the Phnom Penh International Airport, the royal family was seen off by Prime Minister Hun Sen.

In a royal message to the compatriots, Sihamoni, 62, said his trip to Beijing "is to have his health checked up."

"During my absence, Say Chhum, President of the Senate, will assume the title of the acting Head of State of Cambodia," he said.

The king usually has his health checked up by Chinese doctors twice a year. His last body checkup and treatment were made in March. Endi