The Phnom Penh municipal administration has urged businesses, investors and philanthropists to contribute funds, food or other supplies to support members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) stationed along the border and their families.

Officials from the capital will visit the troops between the last week of September and the first week of October, according to a September 4 announcement.

The delegation will inspect four units – Division 3, Intervention Brigade 9, Battalion 793 of the Border Defence Police, stationed along the border near Preah Vihear temple, and Intervention Brigade 128, assigned to the O’Alay area of the Siem Pang district of Stung Treng province.

“To make this visit a success, and to show strong support for our people on the front line, we encourage donations of any kind,” the statement read.

The notice also highlighted the nation’s culture of generosity and sharing, and reminded people to deliver contributions to the City Hall financial office during working hours.

Met Meas Pheakdey, a spokesperson for City Hall, could not be reached for comment on September 5.

Chhort Bunthong, head of the Culture, Education and Tourist Relations Department at the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), said it was standard practice for state bodies to seek public and private sector contributions for institutions or people in need.

“This appeal reflects the public’s support for soldiers risking their lives to protect the territorial integrity of the Kingdom,” Bunthong said.