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National Minimum Wage Council Approves Temporary USD 2.50 Monthly Travel Allowance
The National Minimum Wage Council, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, decided to provide a temporary travel allowance of USD 2.50 per month to workers in the garment, textile, footwear, and travel goods and bag sectors. The additional allowance, effective from 1 April 2026, is to be paid on top of existing travel and accommodation allowances during the period of the global fuel price crisis.
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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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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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MAFF Reviews EU-Funded Sustainable Agro-Food System Project with People in Need
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting on the progress and results of the EU-funded project “Accelerating Sustainability of Agro-Food System in Cambodia,” implemented by People in Need. Participants reviewed activities related to biochar, green technologies, greenhouse gas reduction and efficient resource use, and agreed to strengthen cooperation and technical support for MAFF specialists.
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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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MOWRAM Inspects AIIB-Financed Climate-Resilient Irrigation Subprojects in Two Provinces
A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology led a technical mission to inspect four proposed irrigation subproject sites in Pursat and Banteay Meanchey provinces under the nationwide climate-resilient irrigation development project financed by AIIB. The visit aimed to assess local geographic conditions, prioritize subprojects, and prepare feasibility studies and detailed designs for implementation planned from 2027 to 2031.
