Sar Sokha Explained

Honorific Prefix:His Excellency
Sar Sokha
Native Name:ស សុខា
Office:Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia
Primeminister:Hun Manet
Term Start:22 August 2023
Office1:Minister of Interior
Term Start1:22 August 2023
Primeminister1:Hun Manet
Predecessor1:Sar Kheng
Office2:Member of Parliament
for Prey Veng
Term Start2:21 August 2023
Office3:Secretary of State of Education, Youth and Sport
Minister3:Hangchuon Naron
Term Start3:6 September 2018
Term End3:21 August 2023
Birth Date:4 June 1981
Birth Place:Prey Veng, People's Republic of Kampuchea
Relations:Sar Kheng (father)
Party:Cambodian People's Party
Branch:Cambodian National Police
Rank:General

Sar Sokha (Central Khmer: ស សុខា; born 4 June 1981[1]) is a Cambodian politician and police general[2] who currently serves as deputy prime minister and Minister of Interior. He was the secretary of state at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.[3] He is the son of former Interior Minister Sar Kheng.[4]

Early life and education

Sar Sokha is the eldest son of Samdech Krala Hom Sar Kheng, the former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party. He was born in 1981 in Prey Veng Province and is married to Ke Suon Sophy. They have four children (two boys and two girls). Sar Sokha's wife is the youngest daughter of General Ke Kim Yan, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the National Authority for Combating Drugs, and Mao Malay Ke Kim Yan.[5]

Sar Sokha studied in France and earned his PhD. He also pursued studies in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Singapore, focusing on rural development, science, education, civil law management, sub-national administration, police and military skills. He is fluent in both French and English.[6]

Career

Sar Sokha, aged 42, used to serve as a police officer within the Ministry of Interior, assisting his father, Samdech Krala Hom Sar Kheng, who held positions including Phnom Penh Deputy Police Commissioner responsible for public order, and Secretary of State within the Ministry of Education. Moreover, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the National University of Meanchey in Banteay Meanchey, the National University of Battambang in Battambang, and the Chea Sim Kamchay Mear National University of Prey Veng.

Furthermore, Sar Sokha has been designated as the President of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) in Prey Veng, Battambang, and Banteay Meanchey.Sar Sokha held a seat in the Cambodian People's Party as a Member of Parliament for Prey Veng during two terms. Moreover, in the 2023 national election, he was successfully elected as a Member of Parliament for Prey Veng Province.

References

H.E. Dr. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister,MOI

Telegram Official: https://t.me/SarSokha_Speech

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of candidates for the 2023 general election (Cambodian People's Party). National Election Committee. Khmer. 1 May 2023. 29 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Sar Thet Made New National Police Chief. Cambodianess. 24 August 2023. 25 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Old faces form new government. Khmer Times. 7 September 2018. 27 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Leaked peek at Cambodia’s post-election, new-gen roster. David. Hutt. Asia Times. 17 July 2023. 27 July 2023.
  5. https://www.cnc.com.kh/detail/news/43968
  6. Web site: ជីវៈប្រវត្តិ លោក ស សុខា រដ្ឋមន្ត្រីក្រសួងមហាផ្ទៃអាណត្តិថ្មី . 2023-08-25 . CNC News . en.