Cambodia Local Administration Regulation: Senate Advances Commune‑Sangkat Governance Bill
Cambodia Senate recognized a new member and approved a draft law revising commune‑sangkat local administration governance.

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Cambodia Senate recognized a new member and approved a draft law revising commune‑sangkat local administration governance.
Cambodia Senate committee chaired by Deputy President Ouch Borarith moved to place a draft amendment to the Commune-Sangkat administration law on the plenary agenda and set the ordinary session date.
Cambodia MPWT led a technical review with the Ministry of Mines and Energy to finalize a draft sub-decree on waterway infrastructure management, affecting transport infrastructure governance.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 122 Chinese nationals linked to online scams; the immigration operation removed the group from Cambodia via a special flight.
Senate committees in Cambodia reviewed a draft amendment to the commune-sangkat administration law to align local leadership roles with electoral results and strengthen grassroots governance.
Cambodia Senate delegation urged provincial authorities to strengthen commune-sangkat governance and accelerate administrative and electoral reform for upcoming local elections.
General Department of Immigration issues regulation specifying former‑rank insignia designs and placement for senior police and immigration uniforms in Cambodia.
Office of the Council of Ministers hosted a workshop in Cambodia on regulatory impact assessment (RIA) and good regulatory practice (GRP). Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissuth addressed regulators and noted capacity and system-strengthening priorities.
Cambodia Senate Permanent Committee reviewed a draft regulation amending the law on commune and sangkat administrative management. The Senate referred the draft for joint committee study and accepted a CPP proposal to recognize a new Senate member.
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