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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February 27, 2023

Cambodian and Singaporean Army Commanders Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Military Cooperation

The Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, General Hun Manet, held a bilateral meeting with Singapore Army Chief Brigadier-General David Neo during the latter’s official visit to Cambodia. The two sides reviewed existing defence cooperation and discussed plans to expand joint activities including training, exchanges, and mechanisms for regular army-to-army engagement.

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January 30, 2023

General Department of Immigration Meets Australian Mekong Regional Director on Cooperation

The General Department of Immigration hosted a working meeting with Damien Kilner, Australia’s Mekong Regional Director, to discuss bilateral cooperation. The discussion focused on information and experience sharing and the provision of specialized immigration training courses for Cambodian immigration officers, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen cooperation.

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January 30, 2023

MPWT Reviews 2022 Road Safety Work and Highlights Transport Infrastructure Plans

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport participated in a national road traffic safety review meeting for 2022 and outlined directions for 2023. The ministry reported on efforts to reduce traffic accidents through road maintenance, upgrades of several national roads, deployment of the ROAD CARE mobile application, and feasibility studies on railway and waterway transport projects.

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January 16, 2023

Kampong Speu Provincial Police Investigate Traffic Police Over Alleged Improper Payment

The Kampong Speu Provincial Police Commissariat clarified an online allegation that traffic police demanded a US$200 payment from a truck operator on National Road 4 and confirmed the ABA account used belonged to a traffic police officer. Ten traffic police officers have been temporarily held at the personnel office for disciplinary action while further legal procedures are being pursued against the truck owner.

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