Logo of Phnom Penh Post newspaper Phnom Penh Post - Interior ministry calls for expired ID cards to be updated ahead of election

Interior ministry calls for expired ID cards to be updated ahead of election

Content image - Phnom Penh Post
Police officers take photos of their local residents to make ID cards at O’Russey IV commune in the capital’s Prampi Makara district. Heng Chivoan

Interior ministry calls for expired ID cards to be updated ahead of election

The Ministry of Interior is calling for the holders of more than 1 million expired identification cards to apply for new cards as soon as possible. The national elections will be held in July of this year.

In a February 3 notice, the ministry said that as of the end of last year, a total of 12,309,131 ID cards had been issued, 11,097,867 of them to those who had reached the age of 18.

Through its database, the ministry has determined that a total of 1,727,094 ID cards will expire before the national election.

As of January 2, a total of 616,721 updated cards had been issued, with the ministry warning that 1,110,373 card holders have not yet applied.

“It is possible that some of them have migrated, and others may be unaware their card is expiring soon,” said the notice.

The ministry said it has been sending officials out into remote communities to make it as easy as possible for people to apply for new ID cards.

“The ministry would like to inform workers who have migrated to Phnom Penh that they do not need to return to their hometowns to apply for updated ID cards. Application forms for new cards are available at the Department of Khmer Identification in Nirot commune, Chbar Ampov district, or at AEON mall in Sen Sok,” added the notice.

Content image - Phnom Penh Post

MOST VIEWED

  • Bareknuckle champion wants Kun Khmer fighter

    Dave Leduc, who is the current openweight Lethwei boxing champion in Myanmar, has announced that he will travel to Cambodia this year to challenge SEA Games gold medallist Prum Samnang any time that is convenient, after their planned match later this month in Slovakia was

  • Five-year-old Hanuman dances his way into hearts of Cambodia

    A young talent from a new-established settlement has emerged, captivating the online world with his mesmerising performances of the traditional Cambodian monkey dance. Roeun Kakada is a five-year-old prodigy who has taken the social media sphere by storm with his exceptional dance skills and dedication

  • Fresh Covid warnings as Thai hospital fills

    A senior health official reminds the public to remain vigilant, as neighbouring countries experience an increase in Covid-19 cases, with the latest surge appearing to be a result of the Omicron XBB.1.5 sub-variant. Or Vandine, secretary of state and spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health,

  • Honda shutters Siem Reap football club

    Japanese football legend Keisuke Honda, the owner of Siem Reap football club Soltilo Angkor FC, has been forced to shut the club down, after it failed to attract sponsorship for the upcoming season. Honda, the former manager of the Cambodia men's national football team, said

  • Hun Sen warns of regional tensions

    ASIA is becoming a dangerous geopolitical hotspot, with several countries announcing that they intend to send naval vessels towards Southeast Asia and on to the South China Sea, warned Prime Minister Hun Sen. “Heated geopolitical issues can easily escalate, namely to war. I am not

  • PM declares ASEAN Para Games open

    The 12th ASEAN Para Games officially kicked off on the evening of June 3 at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring fireworks and performances by some of the Kingdom’s most accomplished talents. Tens of thousands of sports fans