This topic covers Cambodia’s framework for public security and defence, including national security policy, policing, border control, military administration, civil protection, emergency preparedness, and the governance of institutions responsible for public order and territorial integrity. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, institutional reforms, interagency coordination, and official security or defence initiatives. This page provides structured, long-term monitoring of official developments in Cambodia, helping users follow evolving governance arrangements, regulatory direction, and implementation activity across public security and defence institutions.
Cambodia facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team mission to observe and verify the ceasefire at Preah Vihear, supporting border security and diplomatic confidence-building.
National Assembly of Cambodia approved a military service regulation establishing legal duties related to national defense. The statute responds to border security concerns between Cambodia and Thailand.
Cambodia police and Phnom Penh administrative units inspected foreign residents at Borey Phiepob Thmey Koursrov compounds for immigration compliance and detained irregular foreigners linked to unlicensed guesthouses.
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) removed 3,684 foreign nationals from Cambodia under immigration enforcement procedures, including deportations of individuals linked to online scam networks.
MPWT (Cambodia) inspected and penalized three overweight heavy transport vehicles in Khsach Kandal district, citing load overages between 6 and 14 tonnes.
National Assembly MP Serey Kosal supported the draft Military Service Obligation Law in Cambodia, endorsing conscription policy as a framework for youth training and territorial defence.
National Assembly of Cambodia approved two draft laws: a military-duty regulation and a government payment guarantee to support electricity supply from Vietnam Electricity.
Cambodia National Assembly approved a Military Conscription law imposing 24-month service for males aged 18–25 and a separate law authorizing a state payment guarantee to secure electricity imports from Vietnam.