Transport official demoted after photo goes viral
Transport Minister instructs all ministry officials to maintain professionalism at work.
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Ministry to blacklist road companies failing to uphold technical standards
Road repair companies to be blacklisted if they fail to uphold technical standards.
Consultants fired from road project
Transport Minister orders a company to remove six consultants overseeing work on a road over failure to ensure quality.
Motorists reminded to send vehicles for regular safety checks
The Public Works and Transport Ministry on Monday reminded motorists and transport companies to send their vehicles for roadworthiness checks and follow traffic laws to avoid being penalized.
Minister lends swimmers support
Sun Chanthol, President of the Khmer Swimming Federation, meets with a delegation of 25 coaches and swimmers.
$200 million needed to solve Preah Sihanouk’s wastewater woes
Plans to spend approximately $200 million to prevent wastewater from flowing into the sea.
Chinese experts to conduct study on ports
A group of Chinese experts is in Cambodia to conduct a study on port development.
Road safety committee’s budget in need of significant injection
Transport Minister Sun Chanthol asks for annual budget to increase to $2 million.
Tuk-tuk drivers told to obtain licenses or face legal action
In a bid to curb traffic accidents involving tuk-tuk and rickshaw drivers, Transport Minister Sun Chanthol yesterday called on all unlicensed drivers to attend road safety training and obtain a license within three months.
Cambodia to receive Thai train carriages in upcoming weeks
Cambodia will receive a train engine and passenger cars from Thailand.
Swimming Federation looks to provinces
Swimming federation is to increase resources outside of the Cambodian capital.
Minister to sack slacking weigh station officials
Minister warns of sacking officials who allow overloaded heavy vehicles to ply roads.
Ministry inks agreement with construction companies
An agreement with 3 construction companies to commence renovations on N. Road 5.
Rail connection with Thailand to take place in March
The railway networks in Cambodia and Thailand will be officially connected in March, the Transport Minister recently announced.
Road repairs increased last year
The Transport Ministry repaired more roads last year when compared to work done in 2017, according to its annual report.
Sihanoukville expressway nears construction
An expressway that connects Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville is set to be constructed.
Container traffic sees solid growth
Container traffic at Cambodia’s main ports increased significantly in 2018, according to port authorities.
Nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks booked last year
Transport Ministry announces that it booked nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks last year.
Nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks booked last year
The Transport Ministry today announced that it booked nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks throughout the Kingdom last year, an increase of 11 percent compared to 2017.
Road Care app launched
The Ministry of Public Works launches the Road Care mobile application in order to encourage citizens to report damaged roads.
Belt and Road project to strengthen Cambodia’s trade ties
China’s Belt and Road Initiative plays a crucial role in connecting China to Cambodia.
Siem Reap roads to get $15 million overhaul
Public Works Ministry to repair damaged roads in Siem Reap with about $15 million.
National swimming tourney concludes
The three-day 2018 National Swimming Championships concludes.
Transport Ministry to address potholes via app
Transport Ministry to launch an app for residents to report road damage.
Logistics overhaul to cost $19b
$19 billion worth of projects contained in the logistics masterplan are expected.
Olympic pool gets renovation
The swimming pool at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh is set to undergo a $2 million renovation.
Koh Kong road to be repaired in time for Sea Festival
Transport Minister confirms a repairing project of road leading to Koh Kong province.
Weighing station officials sacked
The Transport Ministry is looking into alleged corruption involving 14 sacked ministry officials who were tasked with overseeing container truck weighing stations across a number of National Roads.
Water taxis, rail lines boosting regime’s credibility, says Minister
The launch of the water taxi and rail services this year enhanced the government’s credibility and served as an example of the efforts made by the authorities to provide good services to the public, said Transport Minister Sun Chanthol to Khmer Times in an exclusive interview.
Transport Ministry setting the pace for change
Transport Ministry rolls out a number of innovative products aiming to ease commutes.
