Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol has ordered officials to conduct inspections of all ferry and passenger vessels across the country and expedite the issuance of draft laws related to inland water transport to prevent accidents.
Koh Chamroeun is one of the four villages of Kampong Phnom commune, Loeuk Dek district in Kandal province. Located about more than 50 km southeast of Phnom Penh, the village covers a total area of more than 52ha, and is home to 529 families, who make their living from farming and fishing.
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Three suspects involved in the sinking of a ferry that killed 11 students in Kandal province were temporarily released on Oct 17, while authorities continue to investigate the case.
Three suspects involved in the sinking of a ferry that killed 11 students in Kandal province were temporarily released on October 17, while authorities continue to investigate the case.
Following the October 13 tragic ferry sinking incident that claimed the lives of 11 students, authorities in southeastern Kandal province’s Loeuk Dek district have issued an emergency order to all waterway service providers to have life jackets on board for all passengers at all times.