Cambodia has sent 1.3 million migrant workers abroad

Cambodia now has a total of 1,301,609 workers in seven countries.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said this in a message to mark the forthcoming May 1 International Labour Day.

According to this message, Cambodian workers working in the seven countries include:

  • Thailand – 1,220,197
  • Korea – 45,866
  • Malaysia – 23,027
  • Japan – 11,453
  • Singapore – 821
  • Hong Kong – 202
  • Saudi Arabia – 43

It is estimated that the remittances sent by workers to their families are billions of dollars a year, which contributes to economic growth and the well-being of working families.

The Royal Government of Cambodia is also continuing to promote the implementation of the policy on labor migration for Cambodia 2019-2023 and relevant legal standards to protect and promote rights and interests.

Last year, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training estimates that the remittances sent by workers to their families are about $3 billion a year.

According to a summary report of the Ministry of Labour, the income of these Cambodian workers have contributed to the growth of the national economy and the living standards of the workers’ families.

In addition, the report said that the inflow of funds continue to promote the implementation of the policy on labour migration for Cambodia 2019-2023 and relevant legal standards to protect and promote the rights and interests of workers including social protection while working and returning home.

SOURCE: Khmer Times

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