On April 8, 2026, Preah Sihanouk Deputy Governor Long Dimanche (ឡុង ឌីម៉ង់) represented the provincial administration and relevant departments at an interministerial meeting at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Participants examined research into the volume and types of domestic electronic waste that could serve as production inputs for recovering valuable materials, including zinc, copper, antimony, cadmium, gold, silver and platinum. Hean Sahib (ហ៊ាន សាហ៊ីប), Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chair of the Preah Sihanouk Investment Promotion Working Group, chaired the meeting.
Hean Sahib stressed the importance of detailed research into domestic electronic and electrical equipment waste, to develop appropriate collection and management plans in accordance with technical standards and the environmental code. Such data are important for companies interested in investing in the recycling of this waste in Cambodia.
He also urged close cooperation among relevant ministries, institutions and working groups to research data thoroughly for analysis and forecasting, helping public institutions and investors make effective decisions.
The Deputy Governor expressed support for recycling electronic waste for reuse. He also discussed zoning in the provincial development master plan and the need for electronic and industrial waste recycling projects in response to the growing use of electrical equipment and modern devices.
Participants supported and agreed on collecting data and conducting in-depth research into domestic electronic and electrical equipment waste, and expressed readiness to take part in the study. By Pai Sokhim.
