Cambodian parliament passes fire prevention law

Cambodia's National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a draft law on fire prevention with jail term punishment for arsonists, neglected firefighters, and false information providers on fires. Ninety-four out of ninety-seven lawmakers, who were present at the session, passed the law, saying it would help maintain security, social safety, and public order, and protect lives, public health and properties. ... He [Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Kheng] said the law was an important legal instrument to define fire preventive measures and to contribute to maintaining security, social safety, and public order, and protecting lives and properties as well as building confidence for investors and tourists. ...

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