The government has designated December 29 as “Day of Peace in Cambodia” and a national holiday. The day reflects the end of the civil war in 1998 and the resulting 25 years of peace, which has led to rapid development and a fast-growing economy.
National Assembly (NA) president Khuon Sudary highlighted the NA’s proactive engagement in the past three months, addressing 106 complaints and intervention requests, resolving 44 cases.
The government, working with the Siem Reap Provincial Administration, plans to start a free public bus service between Siem Reap city and the Run Ta Ek Development Zone next week to facilitate travel and reduce costs for residents.
The law on same-sex marriages might be difficult to enact as government officials are concerned that it could undermine traditional customs.
The King has issued a Royal Decree on the Organisation and Functioning of the Judicial Reform Steering Committee, with Minister of Justice Keut Rith and Chiv Keng, President of the Supreme Court, as the co-chairs, along with four vice-chairmen and 19 other members.
King Norodom Sihamoni has appointed the former Chairman of the National Election Committee (NEC) Sik Bun Hok and two other veteran officials as advisors to the government with the rank equivalent to Deputy Prime Minister.
