Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 19 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that while some countries are considering relocating their administrative capitals, the Royal Government of Cambodia has no plan to move the capital from Phnom Penh.

The premier spoke on Monday (Feb. 19) during a groundbreaking ceremony for Chak Angrae Krom Bridge, Phnom Penh.

Samdech Thipadei underscored, "Cambodia has no intention of relocating Phnom Penh. There is no need for such a move. Some countries, like Indonesia, are planning to establish a new capital on the island of Borneo to replace Jakarta, while Myanmar has shifted its capital from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw. However, Cambodia does not see the necessity to relocate."

Samdech Thipadei added that throughout Cambodia's history, the capital has changed locations several times, from Angkor to Phnom Penh today. Therefore, there is no requirement to move the capital elsewhere; instead, efforts should focus on enhancing development and expanding infrastructure within Phnom Penh to foster growth.

It should be informed that in ASEAN, there are three countries that have either changed or are in the process of changing their capital cities, including:

1. Malaysia, despite Kuala Lumpur's continued significance in terms of economy, trade, and tourism, Malaysia established a new administrative city named Putrajaya, meaning "Son of Victory" in Khmer, in 1999. Putrajaya is located nearly 40 km south of Kuala Lumpur.

2. Myanmar relocated its capital from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw in 2006.

3. Indonesia is constructing a new capital on the island of Kalimantan or Borneo to replace Jakarta, the current capital situated on the island of Java. Jakarta faces challenges including landslides, floods, population growth, and urban expansion obstacles. The new city, named Nusantara by the government, means "Inter-Island" in Khmer.
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