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Article

16 Jul 2019

Author:
Davin Sen, Khmer Times

Cambodia: Phnom Penh authorities conduct regular checks on living conditions of garment workers

"Governor orders checks on workers’ living conditions", 15 July 2019

Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng ... ordered local authorities to conduct regular checks on the living conditions of garment workers and report any problems to enable City Hall to find quick solutions..., he said officials should immediately act on problems, such as water supply, hygiene, garbage collection and security.

“If you have any concerns over a lack of accommodation or unsatisfactory living condition, you can contact your local district officials who will visit you and report the problems to City Hall to find solutions,” Mr Sreng said. “I advise local authority officials to visit the workers’ accommodations regularly to check on the living conditions.”

He assured workers that the authorities would address their problems and advised them not to fall prey to third parties who incite them to stage protests in front of their factories...