LDS man to be advisor to Cambodian president
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2009
By Deborah Calderwood
For the Church News
Mormon Times
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Chhay Leang Suy, a high councilor in the church's Phnom Penh Cambodia South District, has been approved by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni to be an advisor to the president of the National Assembly of Cambodia.
Suy is the first member of the church to hold such a distinguished position in the Cambodian government.
The Honorable Samdeck Akkak Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly, is pleased to have a person of Suy's experience and background serving his country.
In his position with President Samrin, Suy will be responsible for advising on city infrastructure, public health services and educational improvement. His term of service expires in July 2013.
Suy is the first member of the church to hold such a distinguished position in the Cambodian government.
The Honorable Samdeck Akkak Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly, is pleased to have a person of Suy's experience and background serving his country.
In his position with President Samrin, Suy will be responsible for advising on city infrastructure, public health services and educational improvement. His term of service expires in July 2013.
