Cambodia’s minimum wage council examines temporary travel-cost relief
The March 20 emergency meeting considered support for textile, garment, footwear and travel-goods workers in addition to existing travel and accommodation allowances.
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Following instructions from Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia’s National Council on Minimum Wage convened an emergency meeting to examine temporary relief for travel costs borne by textile, garment, footwear, travel-goods and bag workers during the global fuel crisis, in addition to existing travel and accommodation allowances.
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training on the afternoon of March 20, 2026. It was chaired by Labour Minister Heng Sour, who also chairs the council. Sous Prathna, Director-General of the Interior Ministry’s General Department of Administration and a full council member, attended.
Other participants included council members from relevant ministries and institutions, the private sector, development partners, non-governmental organisations, associations, trade unions and technical officials. Written by Pai Sokhim.
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