This page covers government administration in Cambodia, including the structure, functions, and management of ministries, subnational authorities, public institutions, civil service administration, and public sector governance. It tracks key policy developments, regulation changes, administrative reform measures, official government actions, institutional restructuring, public service delivery initiatives, and enforcement or compliance practices affecting state administration. The page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of governance frameworks, administrative procedures, and institutional activity to support long-term reference, policy research, and practical compliance awareness.

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March 22, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deportes 331 Chinese Nationals in Online Scam and Immigration Violation Case

The General Department of Immigration, in coordination with the Chinese embassy in Cambodia, deported 331 Chinese nationals through Techo International Airport in connection with online scam allegations and immigration violations including illegal stay and unlawful work. The action was presented as part of the Cambodian government's enforcement measures against technology-enabled crime.

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March 21, 2026

Siem Reap Provincial Police Guide Procedures for Cambodian National ID Cards

The Siem Reap Provincial Police Commissioner inspected and assigned a deputy commissioner to lead a working group to process Cambodian national identity cards for residents at the Land Traffic Police Office in Slor Kram commune. The announcement details required documents for first-time ID applications, updates for monks leaving the order, and renewal of expired or soon-to-expire cards.

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March 21, 2026

National Assembly Weekly Summary Highlights Draft Law Review and Governance Activities

The National Assembly released a weekly video summary covering activities from 16–20 March 2026, including the receipt of a draft law on combating technology-based fraud for review. The update also notes a workshop to promote the use of the riel, an internal audit review meeting, and discussions on a research project concerning the role of local legislative bodies in promoting full democracy. Additional institutional and capacity-building activities by Assembly leaders and the General Secretariat are briefly highlighted.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Closes 2026 Digital Government Cybersecurity Workshop

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications concluded a three-day workshop on disseminating digital government knowledge to civil servants in Phnom Penh. The program focused on digital literacy, AI and deepfake threats, protection of government data, and daily cyber hygiene practices to strengthen Cambodia’s digital government resilience.

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March 20, 2026

General Department of Immigration Disseminates Prakas 12644 on Procedures for Immigrant Children

The General Department of Immigration, through the Department of Foreigners and Refugees, convened a dissemination meeting in Mondulkiri Province on Prakas No. 12644 concerning procedures for registering newly born immigrant children in annex lists and requesting recognition for immigrant children aged 18 and above. The session gathered provincial immigration officers, representatives of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association, and immigrant foreigners from multiple districts to explain forms and procedures under the Ministry of Interior’s regulation.

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March 20, 2026

Inter-Ministerial Meeting Held on Citizen Land Occupancy Issues in Phnom Penh

The Minister of Inspection and the Minister of Public Works and Transport joined the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to lead an inter-ministerial meeting on land occupancy issues affecting citizens in Phnom Penh. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 20 March 2026.

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March 20, 2026

National Police Chief Orders Continued Crackdown on Online Scam Crimes

The National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet instructed police forces to continue operations against online scam crimes in line with directives from Prime Minister Hun Manet. He emphasized professional conduct, ethical standards, and active cooperation with relevant agencies, stating that operations will continue beyond the Khmer New Year period to restore Cambodia’s international reputation.

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March 20, 2026

National Assembly Secretariat Holds Roundtable on Local Legislative Bodies and Democracy

The leadership of the General Secretariat of the National Assembly organized a roundtable discussion to review research on the role of local-level legislative units in promoting democracy, with participation from nearly 200 officials. The discussion examined the relationship between inter-ministerial governance systems, local democratic development, and legislative governance, drawing on comparative observations from a study visit to Shanghai and field research in Kep and Kampot provinces.

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March 20, 2026

General Department of Immigration Disseminates Prakas 12644 on Procedures for Foreign Children

The General Department of Immigration, together with the Mondulkiri Provincial Administration, held a dissemination meeting on Prakas No. 12644 concerning the form and procedures for registering newly born foreign immigrant children in the annex list and requesting recognition of foreign immigrant status for children aged 18 and above already listed under a foreign parent. The session gathered 101 provincial and local officials, including immigration, identity, and administrative police officers, as well as commune and sangkat leaders.

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