15,000 step forward for military service; first 5,000 prepare for health checks

The Ministry of National Defence says 15,000 young Cambodians have volunteered for military service, exceeding the government’s recruitment target of 10,000 for 2026. The first 5,000-strong intake will undergo physical fitness and medical examinations on November 4. Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata noted that inclusion on the initial list does not guarantee final acceptance. “The first [...]