Hun Sen Blames Migration for Labor Shortage in Agriculture
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday blamed illegal immigration for contributing to a current shortage in the Cambodian labor market but said workers could benefit from rising wages as a result of the demand for workers. Mr. Hun Sen said the shortage was hitting the agriculture sector hardest, but also highlighted the impact on the garment sector. “Now, Cambodia is in the situation of a lack of labor while some people migrate illegally,” he said during a graduation ceremony at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. “Factories are facing a challenge caused by lack of labor, and this challenge will improve work and salary because if you want workers and good technicians, you give more salary,” he said.
