{"asset":"news","key":"5595","locale":"en","id":"news:5595:en","entityId":"news:5595","canonicalUrl":"https://www.kps-tv.com/en/news/detail/5595","state":"ready","title":"Huot Hak discusses Muslim tourism plan and agarwood product proposal","summary":"The tourism minister met THY Holding chairman Nang Sothy on March 19 to discuss agarwood souvenirs, fragrance and beauty products, shops and agritourism, advising legal consultation on implementation.","body":"Tourism Minister Huot Hak said at the ministry on March 19, 2026, that Cambodia was implementing its 2023–2027 Muslim tourism plan to attract more Arab visitors, while working with relevant institutions on halal food and Cambodia Muslim Friendly standards.\nHe spoke while receiving THY HOLDING CO., LTD chairman Dr Nang Sothy, an oknha, and colleagues to discuss a proposal for luxury agarwood-heartwood souvenirs, fragrances and beauty products for Arab tourists.\nThe company chairman described plans to process agarwood heartwood into premium souvenirs, open shops in Cambodia and develop agritourism in the future.\nHuot Hak praised the company’s past efforts and investment proposal, saying it could add value to tourism, support Muslim-friendly tourism and attract Muslim visitors.\nHe also advised the company to seek legal consultation so the project complied with applicable laws and regulations. By Pai Sokhim.","contentScope":"full","proof":{"publishedSourceRevision":"1","publishedWorkingVersionId":"14466","languageVersionId":"9457","visibilityVersion":"2","versionToken":"a1.MYBDj3-kEiJHYpH7XNPY3m0Z3sknqTE8JOPY-bQgn7M"},"availableLocales":["zh","en","km"],"attributes":{"sourceLocale":"km","translationKind":"machine","nodeId":"12","authorText":"","sourceName":"KPS99TV"},"references":[],"links":[],"publishedAt":"2026-03-20T03:06:43Z"}