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.
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.
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.
The update records police enforcement statistics on illegal gambling cases during the first 10 days of March 2026, including arrests, court referrals, and warning measures. It has reference value as a dated administrative enforcement snapshot tied to official reporting.
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.
The update records a stated government commitment to end the use of SIM cards not linked to identification documents by August 2026. It has long-term reference value because it signals an official compliance-related telecommunications governance measure tied to fraud prevention.
The National Police of Cambodia published a nationwide summary of drug crime suppression activities conducted on 12 March 2026. The update has reference value as an official enforcement snapshot showing case counts, arrests, seized narcotics, and provincial distribution of operations.
Cambodian authorities conducted an operation against an online scam location in Banteay Meanchey province, reporting the discovery of evidence and several foreign nationals. The update has reference value as a documented law-enforcement action involving cyber-enabled crime and cross-border elements.
The update records an inter-ministerial meeting reviewing a draft new law on road traffic. It has long-term reference value because it documents the development stage, stated objectives, and structure of a proposed legal instrument with governance and compliance significance.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug enforcement results for 11 March 2026, including case totals, arrests, and seized narcotics. The item has reference value as an official snapshot of law enforcement activity across multiple provinces and units.
The General Department of Digital Technology and Media held a progress review meeting on the construction of a hotline technology system and related building works. The update has long-term reference value because it records an official institutional development tied to public order, security management, and internal operational standards.
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