Phnom Penh, September 2 (AseanAll) — Kuy Sophal has been appointed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Royal Palace in replacement of Kong Sam Ol who passed away on the morning of September 2 at the age of 94 years old due to natural causes.
The appointment was made in a royal decree signed on September 2, 2024 by Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.
Kuy Sophal was former Senior Minister in Charge of the General Affairs to the Ministry of the Royal Palace. He was granted the title of Samdech Moha Montrei in a separate royal decree issued on the same day.
At the same time, Kong Panha was designated by the King as Senior Minister in Charge of the General Affairs to the Ministry of the Royal Palace in replacement of Kuy Sophal.
