PHNOM PENH, Jan 17, 2012 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The Phnom Penh Municipality on Tuesday issued a directive ordering authorities at all levels to strengthen security and public safety during the celebration of the upcoming Chinese-Vietnamese New Year.
Under the directive signed by governor of Phnom Penh Municipality Kep Chuk Tema, fire-crackers, fireworks, and all types of explosives will be banned during celebrations of Chinese- Vietnamese New Year from Jan. 22-25 to ensure safety, security and public order.
Also banned is gambling.
He said all fire-crackers, fireworks, and explosives brought into Phnom Penh during these days will be seized.
"Whoever violates this directive will be punished according to the laws," he said.
Chinese New Year is widely celebrated in Cambodia. The country has some 700,000 people of Chinese descendants, figures from the Chinese Association in Cambodia showed.
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