Workers asked to stay calm amid protest rumors
Cambodia’s Social Affairs Minister urged factory workers, employers and the public not to be concerned regarding the rumors of disorder and planned protests after the country’s recent parliamentary election. … He appealed to all factories and enterprises within the country to proceed as normal. “The Cambodian government responsibly takes all necessary actions to ensure security and order for the country’s development and livelihood of its citizens,” he said. Authorities will take action to apprehend the culprits who are behind the spread of the illegal rumors and threats, he added. Ith Sam Heng also said that the government will hold three party discussions to increase the minimum wage of workers by 2014. …
