Cambodian capital takes measures to prevent, reduce air pollution

Phnom Penh:Cambodia s Phnom Penh Municipality on Tuesday took measures to curb air pollution in the months of April and May. Phnom Penh Municipal G...

Phnom Penh: Cambodia's Phnom Penh Municipality on Tuesday took measures to curb air pollution in the months of April and May.

Phnom Penh Municipal Governor Khuong Sreng said the measures were designed to better manage sources of air pollution in order to ensure the well-being of the people as well as to improve the capital's beauty.

"It's essential to take measures to prevent wildfires and burning of grass, straw, garbage, and solid waste at open spaces, dumpsites, and construction sites in the city," he said.

Sreng advised authorities to educate construction owners, construction contractors, mixed concrete business owners, and stone, sand transport business owners to prevent dust or inert particles from floating into the air.

"The Phnom Penh Municipal Department of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation must inspect the standard level of sulfur contained in fuels at gas stations in Phnom Penh," he said.