Phnom Penh (FN), March 29 - The Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) has received more than $110,000 from the Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS), a donation from Komatsu Japan Machinery Company, to support the community development after the clearance of the land mines.

The grant signing ceremony was held on March 28, 2018 at CMAC Headquarter in Phnom Penh.

"This is a support to local communities and people with disabilities. CMAC is an implementing institution that helps serve and protect the people”, said CMAC Director Heng Ratana.

The assistance will be provided to two districts of Ratanak Mondol District, Battambang, and Malai district, Bantey Meanchey province.

CMAC plans to clear 120 square kilometers of land with an assistance of $18 million in May 2018.
=FRESH NEWS