land development and policy
Cambodia Launches National Committee to Oversee Forest Protection Land Grant Program
In a landmark effort to promote sustainable development, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has signed a Royal Decree (No. នស/រកត/១១២៤/១៤១២) to establish a National Committee tasked with implementing the Forest Protection Land Grant Program. This initiative aims to provide social land concessions to homeless individuals and impoverished families for housing and agriculture while safeguarding forests […]
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The Gov’t Establishes New Village “Bun Rany Sen Chey Damnak Troyeung” in in Phnom Kravanh district, Pursat
Ministry of Interior has officially established a new village named “Bun Rany Sen Chey Damnak Troyeung” in Pro’ngel Commune, Phnom Kravanh District, Pursat Province. This significant development, outlined in Prakas No. 6762, takes effect from 8 November 2024, underscoring the Ministry’s commitment to administrative organisation. This newly established village has been formed by separating territory […]
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Cambodia & China Sign Agreement to Preserve Nearly 60K Hectares of Mangrove Forests
To protect and rehabilitate Cambodia’s mangrove forests, the General Department of Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment signed a collaborative agreement with the International Mangrove Centre, China, to enhance the preservation of 58,800 hectares of mangrove ecosystems. The agreement was formalized on 12 October 2024, with HE Srey Sunleang, Director General of the General […]
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PM Cancels Land-Clearing Requests to Enforce Transparent Land Registration
PM Samdech Hun Manet has canceled all pending land-clearing requests in a move to prioritize transparent land registration and curb fraudulent practices. Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of the 70th Brigade on 15 October 2024, the PM announced the decision, emphasising that land must be registered appropriately before any clearance activities can commence. During […]
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Ministry of Land to Launch Housing Data Management System for Affordable Housing Planning
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) of Cambodia is set to establish a comprehensive housing data management system aimed at analyzing and planning housing supplies for low- and middle-income citizens, as announced by HE Seng Thany, Undersecretary of State, on 10 October 2024. The announcement was made during a workshop on […]
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Ministry of Land Launches Coastal Urban Design Competition to Attract Investment & Boost Tourism
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched an ambitious design competition project to revitalize Cambodia’s coastal regions to drive economic development, boost tourism, and attract foreign investment. The competition, themed “Cambodia, My Motherland, My City, My Coast, My Heart,” focuses on enhancing urban planning in key coastal provinces, including Kep, […]
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Ministry of Interior Accelerates Land Management & Real Estate Certification Across Cambodia’s Provinces
The Ministry of Interior has issued new measures for provincial and capital authorities to expedite the certification of real estate ownership and improve state land management, with a strong focus on tackling delays in property registration and land disputes. The directive, dated 13 September 2024, aims to accelerate land planning and inventory processes across Cambodia, […]
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Ministry of Land Pledges to Complete Nationwide Land Title Registration by 2028
Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management (MLMUPC) has committed to completing the registration of over 1 million remaining land plots by December 2028. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the CAMBUILD Exhibition on 11 September 2024, Deputy PM and Minister of Land Management, HE Says Samal, reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to fulfilling this national priority. This […]
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Cambodia to Plant 30k Palm Trees Along Vietnam Border, Following Nearly 20k Already Planted
The Ministry of Environment is set to plant an additional 30,000 palm seedlings along the Cambodia-Vietnam border after successfully planting nearly 20,000 trees. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Cambodia’s national identity while delivering economic and environmental benefits. Minister of Environment, HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, confirmed that the trees would be distributed to local authorities […]
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Gov’t Establishes Kampong Som Municipality by Reallocating Five Communes from Prey Nob District
The Cambodian government has announced the formation of Kampong Som Municipality in Sihanoukville province by reassigning five communes from Prey Nob district, including Ream, Bit Trang, O’Oknha Heng, Boeung Ta Prohm, and O’Chrov. This significant administrative change was formalised through a sub-decree issued on 28 August 2024. Prime Minister Hun Manet declared that the newly […]
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