The Cambodia Daily published its final issue on September 4, 2017, announcing its immediate closure. According to the owners, the closure was the result of a dispute with the Cambodian government over an arbitrary US$6.3 million tax bill, which was disputed by the newspaper as politically motivated.
The Cambodia Daily ceased operations on September 4, 2017, after declaring its immediate closure. The proprietors stated that the decision was prompted by a dispute with the Cambodian authorities over an unjustified US$6.3 million tax invoice, which they viewed as politically motivated.