Background
On 9 June 2026, Secretary-General Leng Penglong chaired the National Assembly’s Council of Legal Advisers to review the draft “Amendment to the Road Law”.
The Standing Committee approved the draft on 8 June 2026 and referred it to Committee No. 9 to study the bill, consult with government representatives, and report back for placement on a future plenary agenda.
Scope of Application
The draft amendment concerns the statutory framework governing public roads and associated governance mechanisms in Cambodia, including legislative provisions that define roles for parliamentary committees, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in road policy, construction, and maintenance. The review process applies to the draft as forwarded by the Standing Committee and to subsequent committee consultations with relevant government ministries.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting convened by Secretary-General Leng Penglong gathered legal advisers and committee members to examine and provide comments on the draft law. Participants included Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Keo Piseth and members of the Council of Legal Advisers; Committee No. 9 was designated to carry out detailed study and stakeholder consultations as part of the parliamentary review sequence.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
An amendment to the Road Law is likely to affect regulatory certainty for contractors, transport operators, and public procuring entities by altering the legal baseline for road planning, permitting, and oversight. Businesses and legal practitioners should monitor Committee No. 9 reports and subsequent Standing Committee decisions to identify specific compliance changes and timing for any new obligations.
Official Source
National Assembly of Cambodia social media post, 9 June 2026: facebook.com/CambodiaAssembly.
