The government of Cambodia is studying measures to alleviate the commuting burden on workers.
ASEAN Headline Phnom Penh, March 19th - According to the Cambodian Ministry of Information on March 19th, Prime Minister Hun Maney instructed the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training to urgently hold consultations with relevant departments to study measures to reduce the burden on workers' commuting expenses.
It is reported that Hun Maney has asked the Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, Khonsou, to organize a meeting, inviting representatives of employers and trade unions to participate, to discuss how to alleviate the pressure on workers' travel costs under the current situation and propose feasible solutions as soon as possible.
This instruction is mainly in response to the impact of the recent global increase in fuel prices. Fluctuations in oil prices have already had a certain impact on the daily living costs of the Cambodian workforce, especially industrial workers who rely on commuting to and from factories.
Hun Maney stated in his official social media post that this move is aimed at addressing the chain effects brought about by the rise in international oil prices, finding solutions as soon as possible during the transitional period, and effectively reducing the economic burden on workers.
He also said that he hopes both employers and trade unions can reach a "reasonable balance" through negotiation, safeguarding the basic interests of workers while maintaining the competitiveness of the Cambodian industrial system.