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.

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March 14, 2026

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Concludes Cyber Incident Response Capacity-Building Exercise

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications closed a two-day training exercise on cyber incident response under a cyber resilience project. The update has long-term reference value because it records an official cross-sector capacity-building activity involving government agencies, critical information infrastructure operators, telecom and internet operators, and the banking and financial sector.

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March 14, 2026

GDI Discusses Deportation Plan for 164 Chinese Nationals from Preah Sihanouk

The General Department of Immigration reported coordination with Chinese embassy representatives on a planned deportation of 164 Chinese nationals from Preah Sihanouk on 15 March 2026. The update has long-term reference value because it documents an official immigration enforcement action and inter-agency coordination concerning foreign nationals linked to online scam cases.

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March 14, 2026

General Department of Identification Restates Application Channels for Issuance and Renewal of Cambodian National Identity Cards

This update sets out where Cambodian citizens can apply for issuance or renewal of national identity cards and restates eligibility for free processing at age 15 or when a card has expired or has less than 180 days of validity remaining. It has long-term reference value because it identifies the responsible service points and core administrative conditions for access to a key civil identification document.

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March 14, 2026

General Department of Identification Clarifies Use and Issuance of Residence Books and Family Books in Kandal Province

The General Department of Identification documented local police issuance of residence books and family books in Kandal Province and clarified their administrative purpose and limits of use. The item has long-term reference value because it states how these identity-related household documents are issued and what they cannot be used to prove.

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March 13, 2026

Senate Member Conducts Local Outreach on Online Scam Awareness, ID Card Renewal, and Voter Registration Preparation

A Senate member met residents in Phnom Penh to disseminate practical administrative guidance on online scam awareness, national ID card renewal, and preparation for voter registration. The item has reference value because it records an official public outreach activity linked to citizen administrative compliance and electoral preparation.

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March 13, 2026

MOWRAM inspects mine and unexploded ordnance clearance sites for the Stung Svahab water resources development project in Kampong Speu

MOWRAM officials conducted a site inspection for planned mine and unexploded ordnance clearance linked to the Stung Svahab water resources development project in Kampong Speu. The update has long-term reference value because it records preparatory implementation steps, priority work zones, project location, storage capacity, and the expected construction timetable.

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