The draft minimum wage is passed by Cambodia’s National Assembly for the welfare of employees. The bill was unanimously passed by 108 lawmakers including Prime Minister; Mr Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The law will improve the living conditions as well as promote investment and business environment.
Mr Pen Panha, Chairman National Assembly’s Commission on Legislation and Justice said, “Factors taking into account for setting a minimum wage are focused on economic conditions, cost of living, and virtual situation in the country and under the law of minimum wage, a National Minimum Wage Council will be established to set the minimum wage for employees in various sectors.”
The minister informed that the law extended beyond garment and footwear sector and that the minimum monthly wage now is $170 per month. It was $40 in 1997.
After the National Assembly’s approval, the bill needs to be finally reviewed by the Senate before being submitted to nation’s King Mr Norodom Sihamoni for promulgation.
