The National Assembly of Cambodia is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for legislative governance, national representation, and oversight within the country’s public administration and constitutional framework. Its mandate covers debating and adopting laws, reviewing government policy and regulation, examining governance measures, and exercising institutional oversight over matters affecting the legal and administrative framework. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement-related activity connected to Cambodia’s legislative process, public oversight, and institutional compliance environment.
The National Assembly approved the draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud on 30 March 2026 during its seventh legislature session. Assembly member Lok Kheng described the law as a special criminal law intended for immediate application against technology-enabled fraud and cross-border online scam activity.
The National Assembly approved a draft law on combating technology-based fraud and a proposed amendment to the law on the election of Senate members on 30 March 2026. The measures concern a new legal framework for technology-enabled fraud and revisions to selected articles governing Senate electoral constituencies and representation.
National Assembly committees led by the Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Information met the Ministry of Information to review progress in implementing laws and policies in the media sector, including dissemination strategy and information security. The discussion also addressed fake news and digital security risks as emerging challenges for the information sector and national interests.
An inter-commission meeting of the National Assembly reviewed and endorsed the full original text of a draft law on combating technology-based fraud in discussions with the Ministry of Justice. The draft law would create five new criminal offences, provide penalties related to scam centers and unlawful collection of private data, and strengthen measures against digital money laundering.
Kith Try, a member of the National Assembly's human rights commission and representative for Ratanakiri, participated in a seminar disseminating Cambodia's national report on implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). The event brought together the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, provincial authorities, armed forces, and relevant institutions to discuss implementation of Cambodia's international human rights obligations at the sub-national level.
An inter-commission meeting of the National Assembly reviewed and debated the draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud with representatives of the Royal Government on 24 March 2026. The draft law contains five chapters and 24 articles, including provisions to establish new criminal offences related to technology-based fraud, scam-center operations, criminal recruitment and training, malicious collection of private data, and a specific form of money laundering offence.
A senior official of the National Assembly Secretariat encouraged the establishment of a formal cooperation framework with MR Training & Jobs Center and Angkor Social Innovation Park on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and human resource development. The discussion also referenced plans for joint seminars, a possible memorandum of understanding, and a new research and training unit within the National Assembly.
The National Assembly’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Information held an internal meeting to review mid-term progress and set strategic work directions for parliamentary diplomacy, information activities, research support, and cooperation with the Ministry of Information. The discussion also referenced support for protecting national interests, including in relation to border challenges with neighboring countries.
The General Secretariat of the National Assembly held a knowledge-sharing workshop on digital technology and artificial intelligence for 50 officials of the General Department of Legislation and Research. The program formed part of a civil service capacity-strengthening effort linked to modernization, technical support, and the development of an e-parliament system.
The National Assembly of Cambodia shared an analysis by Dr. Cheang Vannarith, Deputy Secretary-General and head of the Assembly's advisory team, on a fragmented global order, geopolitical competition, and related economic and security risks. The analysis also addressed strategic considerations for small and medium-sized states such as Cambodia in protecting national interests amid international uncertainty.
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