CAMBODIAN LIFELiving and working in Phnom Penh

DMI

DMIA solid foundationIn 2002, Sunny Bajaj started DMI in a basement when he was 25 years

old. The company started out reselling technology products and

was soon awarded the first of many government contracts. Sunny

defined a set of principles that would guide his company as it

grew. These guiding principles are still in place today:

MANAGEDMOBILITYSERVICES

BIG DATAINSIGHTS

BRAND &MARKETING

INTEGRATEDEND-TO-END

MOBILITY

MOBILITY STRATEGY

UX, WEB & APPDEVELOPMENT

OMNICHANNELCOMMERCE

The first end-to-end mobility companyTo realize his vision, Sunny knew he would need to add to his

company’s capabilities. DMI’s management team carefully

selected the right partners to help them create the world’s

first integrated, end-to-end mobility company. By combining

the various skillsets necessary to deliver successful mobility

solutions, Sunny and his team created an integrated approach

that allows DMI to handle everything related to mobility for its

clients, from start to finish, and reinventing business.

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CAMBODIAHistory

Historically, Cambodia used to be a great empire during

the Angkorian era which flourished for over 600 years,

dominating most of southeast Asia mainland. Until

the Angkor fall in the 15th century, several impressive

temples were built such as the world heritage site

Angkor Wat, which is now the biggest tourist attraction

in Cambodia.

After the fall, Cambodia was controlled by it’s neigh-

bouring countries, until 1863 when it became a

protectorate of France and regained independence

first in 1953. During the Vietnam war, Cambodia was

greatly affected, the Khmer Rouge then gained

huge power and the country went through

very difficult times. However, since 1991, the

country and its people have made a successful

recovery, with its economy growing strongly.

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NowPeriods of internal unrest last century left Cambodia

struggling with numerous challenges and sociopoliti-

cal issues in the 90’s. However, even though Cambodia

was considered a developing country, things have

improved exponentially, and it now has one of

the best economic records in Asia, with growth

averaging 6% over the last decade. Agriculture,

textiles, garments, construction and tourism are the

leading sectors.

97%OF THE POPULATION

ARE BUDDHISTS

KAMPOT PEPPER

CAMBODIAN SILK

FARMER AT A RICE FIELD

15 MILLION

THE POPULATION OF CAMBODIA

PHNOM PENHPhnom Penh is the capital and largest city in Cambodia.

Located on the banks of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong River,

Phnom Penh has been the national capital since French

colonization of Cambodia, and has grown to become the

nation’s center of economic and industrial activities, as

well as the center for security, politics, cultural heritage,

and diplomacy of Cambodia.

Known as the “Pearl of Asia,” it is considered one of

the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina in the

1920s. Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and

Sihanoukville, are significant global and domestic

tourist destinations for Cambodia. Founded

in 1434, the city is noted for its beautiful and

historical architecture and attractions. There are

a number of surviving French colonial buildings

scattered along the grand boulevards.

RUSSIAN MARKET

COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE

1,5 MILLIONTHE POPULATION

OF PHNOM PENHLIVELY STREET LIFE

THIS IS US

THE OFFICE

The Phnom Penh office was established in 2005

by Magnus Jern and Daniel Karlström, with

three members of staff, and has since grown to

over 100 employees across 6 departments –

HR & administration, Quality Assurance, IT Operations,

UI/UX Design, S.A & Development and Project &

Program Manager Team.

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DENMARK

UNITED KINGDOM

USASPAIN

PHILIPPINES

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

RUSSIA

FRANCE

Staff Nationalities 74%KHMER EMPLOYED

26%EXPATS EMPLOYED

MEET BELINDAHR BUSINESS PARTNER

Raising Kids in the Kingdom of Wonder

I moved to Phnom Penh in September 2014, with my

three children aged 10, 8 & 5. At first I was worried about

how the children would settle in, whether they would

make friends. Would they have access to sports and

leisure activities, what could we do on weekends and

the BIG question- is it safe for my family?

All my concerns were quickly diminished within weeks

of arriving. My children settled very quickly and were

flourishing in their new school environment and made

friends easily. This quickly transpired into play dates,

sleepovers and birthday parties. My children are never

short of things to do after school or on weekends.

Healthy competition to provide quality education has

resulted in some excellent international schools which

are attended by both expatriate and local children.

This multinational exposure is something you can’t put

a price on, and you can’t teach at home. Exposure to a

foreign culture in the form Cambodia has to offer is

another horizon-broadening benefit.

Life is easy in Phnom Penh, and that extends to raising

kids. Housing and help are both cheap. Living in Phnom

Penh enables my husband and I to work full time but still

enjoy ample quality time with our children as we are not

stressed and busy with the daily chores of a house. We

have the luxury of a full time nanny and a cook/cleaner

so any time out of the office is “our” time with each

other and time with our children.

Most importantly DMI MAS supports employees

with families. We have an education policy to

assist with the financial costs of international

schooling for school aged children; 25% of

school fees in the first year, 50% in the second

and 75% every year after. This is based on the

tuition fees at ICAN international school.

Cambodia is fun, don’t be scared to move

here. Just do it. Relax and enjoy all Phnom

Penh has to offer and give your children

the opportunity of a lifetime!

MEET JEPPEJeppe Mariager-Lam, 25, is working as a Technical Project Manager since 2013 at the Phnom Penh office, but moved from Denmark to Cambodia already in 2011.

Working at DMI MAS in Phnom Penh, what would you say are the key benefits, which you wouldn’t experience at home?

For me, one of the major benefits with living and working

in Cambodia is the cultural diversity that I experience

every day – I work in an office with people from 20+

nationalities, and run projects with team members and

clients from all over the world.

Compared to living in Denmark, how would you describe life in Cambodia?

Additionally to the benefits at work, comes the standard

of living – It is easy to find good and affordable products

and services in Cambodia, whether it is housing, food

or consumer goods. This means that I can put away

money for travel or savings - In the last year alone, I

have been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and New Zealand

on holidays, which for sure would have been a lot more

difficult in Europe.

Do you think working abroad makes a difference career-wise?

Yes, definitely. My career took a giant leap forward when I

was hired by DMI – I would be able to get a similar position

in Denmark, but the size of projects and the responsibility

would have been much smaller than what I have been

managing over the past few years. Everything here just

moves faster it seems, and I think that just a few years at

DMI will allow me to fast forward 5 years in my career

at home.

Apart from work, what other activities have you experienced while living in Cambodia?

Being in Cambodia allows me to get involved in a lot

of good causes – for example, I have helped start a

school for under privileged children on one of the

islands close to Phnom Penh. When my wife

and I first found the school, it was a run by only

one person volunteering his time to teach 25

children sitting on the ground under one

of the village houses. Both my wife and

myself got very actively involved, not only

by sponsoring a school building and a

solar power system, but also by going

there to teach during the weekends. In

the past year, the school has grown from

25 children to over 100 children, and the

smiles on their face and their hunger for

knowledge makes it 100% worth it for

us to go there as often as we can.

5 REASONS TO MOVE TO PHNOM PENH

#1 THE CULTURECambodia is developing at a leisurely pace, and that’s why

Phnom Penh is perhaps the closest you can get to a true picture

of how one would imagine east Asia. The heat, the rainy

season, affordable food, scooters, tuk tuks, temples, and

buildings marked by its history.

#2 THE FOOD SCENEThe food in Phnom Penh is awesome. It doesn’t cost much, and

there is a restaurant from almost every food culture in the world.

Cambodia also has the best pepper and rice in the world, while the

markets are full of fresh fruits and vegetables, grown traditionally

and without pesticides. You’ll be spoiled over here, that’s a fact.

#3 ACCESSIBILITYPhnom Penh is located inland, however a trip in any direction will take

you to a new adventure. From the white sandy beaches on the west-

coast, to the green mountains in the north or the historical township

and temples in Siem Reap- all are great weekend escapes. Cambodia is

surrounded by other amazing Asian countries, waiting to be explored!

#4 A PLACE TO RELAXIn Phnom Penh the traffic is busy, and the streets full of people. The

lively atmosphere is part of the charm of the city, but everyone needs

a little peace and quiet at times. Luckily there are many great pools

and relaxing massage spas to escape to, so affordable that you make

it a habit. The tropical paradise islands of Koh Rong and Koh Kong are

only a few hours away.

#5 THE PEOPLEEven though the Cambodians have suffered a great deal during

the past decades, their attitude towards life is admirable – always

looking forward and not backwards, most often with a smile. And

we’re lucky to also have the funniest locals in our office!

THE DMI GUIDE

Top 5 Dinner RestaurantsMama Wong St. 308

Lost Room St. 21/354Deco St. 352/57Malis Norodom/308Duplex St. 278/51

Top 5 Lunch PlacesWarung Bali St. 178/Samdach Sothearos Blvd

Limoncello Riverside/100Evergreen (Veggie Wednesdays) St. 130/19Hummus House Riverside/102 Taqueria Corona St. 51/254

Top 5 Cafés & Work placesFeel Good Café St. 136/15Java Café & Art Gallery Sihanouk Blvd/21The Shop St, 240/19 & Central Mansions St. 102Backyard Café St. 246Brown Coffee St. 57/294 & Riverside/98

Top 5 Bars & ClubsMeat & Drink Alley of st. 308Raffles Hotel Le Royal St. 92/Monivong

Le Moon Terrace Bar Riverside/154Bouchon St. 246 Darling Darling Nagaworld

Top 5 PoolsBlue Lime St. 19z

Patio Hotel St. 51/288Villa Langka St. 282/51Rambutan Resort St. 71/398Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel St. 178/Soth.

Top 5 Massage & SpaSpa Bliss St. 240/19Bodia St. 178/Samdach Sothearos Blvd

U & Me Riverside/136AZIADÉE Tea – Spa & Beauty St. 322/Monivong

Oriental Princess St.108/19

BEST OF PHNOM PENH VOTED BY OUR STAFF

JAVA CAFÉ & ART GALLERY

EVERGREEN VEGETARIAN

Gym & FitnessThe Place St. 51/282Crossfit Amatak St. 454/123Hotel Cambodiana Gym Riverside

Yoga Phnom Penh St. 21Good Times Health & Fitness St. 273

Schools & InstitutionsiCAN British International School

ISPP International School of Phnom Penh

Northbridge International School Cambodia

Hospitals & DentistsInternatinal SOS Medical & Dental St. 51/228Naga Clinic St. 262Royal Rattanak Hospital St. 592European Dental Clinic Norodom/380Dr. Mori Dental Clinic St. 398 Ave-Gran Hotel

TransportationCambodia Giant Bicycle Shop Tchecoslova Blvd

Giant Ibis St. 106Sorya Bus Charles de Gaulle Blvd/136

Mekong Express Bus Riverside/102Bassaka Air Phnom Penh <> Siem Reap

John Tuk tuk Driver +855 12 538 037Jone Taxi +855 92 743 002Mr. Ratana Taxi +855 12 552 855

Landlords & AgenciesOrome www.orome.asia/rentals

Vtrust serviced-apartment-phnom-penh.com

Mr Yim www.dragonrealtykh.com

Sam Phalla +855 12 727 206

EmergenciesAmbulance: 119 & 023 723 840Police Hotline: 012 999 999Tourist Police: 023 724 793 012 942 484Fire: 012 920 775

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