Cambodian govt extends cash assistance to pandemic-hit families for three months

PHNOM PENH, Jan 22 (Xinhua): The Cambodian government has extended a cash handout programme for approximately 700,000 families hit by Covid-19 for another three months until March, according to an official decision released to the public.

"The subsidy will be disbursed in the fourth week of each month," said Economy and Finance Minister Aun Pornmoniroth.