PUTRAJAYA, 4 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia and Cambodia are strengthening bilateral cooperation in labour affairs, workforce development and occupational safety and health through closer engagement between their respective ministries.
Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) Secretary-General Datuk Haji Azman Mohd Yusof received a courtesy visit from Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Permanent Secretary of State, Vannaroth Sovann, at Menara PERKESO, Putrajaya, on Wednesday.
The meeting was held in conjunction with Sovann’s working visit to Malaysia to attend the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Technical Meeting on Reporting and Notification Systems, held from 3 to 4 November 2026 in Putrajaya.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both countries to strengthen institutional ties and explore potential cooperation in workforce development and vocational training.
It also highlighted the importance of international collaboration in improving systems for reporting and notifying occupational accidents and diseases.
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Cambodia’s participation in the ILO regional meeting reflected broader efforts among participating countries to improve occupational safety and health information management.
The bilateral engagement also presented opportunities for Malaysia and Cambodia to exchange experiences, best practices and technical expertise in workforce development and workplace safety.
Such cooperation could support efforts to strengthen occupational safety standards, enhance workforce capabilities and improve employee welfare in both countries.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Sumber Manusia, the meeting reflected KESUMA’s continued commitment to strengthening international cooperation in labour affairs, skills development and worker welfare to support a competent and competitive workforce – The Capital Post
