Phnom Penh Residents Urge Ban on Cremations in Central Pagoda Due to Health Concerns
Residents of Phnom Penh's Srah Chak commune are urging authorities to halt cremations at Srah Chak Pagoda, citing health impacts from smoke. The municipal administration has previously issued notices prohibiting cremations in central districts except for high-ranking officials, but enforcement remains a concern.
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