land development and policy
By 2024, Cambodia Completed Nearly 8,000 Hectares of State-Owned Private Land Registration Covering Four Strategic Locations
Cambodia made significant strides in land management in 2024, with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction successfully registering 7,725.30 hectares of state-owned private land across four major locations. The registered sites include 892.19 hectares in Romdos Sre commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province; 4,806.42 hectares in Rayor commune, Mondulkiri province; 1,181.58 […]
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Critical Analysis of Cambodia’s Stamp Duty Exemption Policy for Properties Valued at USD 70,000 or Less
The Cambodian government’s decision to introduce a stamp duty exemption for properties valued at USD 70,000 or less is a policy aimed at alleviating the financial burden on property buyers and stimulating the real estate market. However, while this policy appears beneficial on the surface, a deeper analysis reveals both advantages and disadvantages that raise […]
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Cambodian Government Allocates USD 100 Million to Complete Land Registration Nationwide by 2029
The Cambodian government has earmarked USD 100 million to finalize nationwide land registration by 2029, underscoring its commitment to addressing longstanding land disputes. PM Samdech Hun Manet announced the initiative during the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction’s annual review and planning ceremony on 26 November 2024. The comprehensive plan aims to train […]
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Mondulkiri Advances Land Registration with Over 40,000 Certificates Issued
Mondulkiri province has achieved significant progress in land registration, with over 89,776 hectares surveyed and 40,323 land ownership certificates issued as of 2024. A report presented by the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastre during a conference on 26 November 2024 outlined these advancements and upcoming initiatives. The report also highlighted the […]
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Cambodia Reaches 83% Completion in Tonle Sap Lake Boundary Marker Installation
Cambodia has achieved a remarkable milestone in its boundary marker installation initiative around the Tonle Sap Lake, completing over 83% of the planned 1,069 markers in just 242 days. The project, spearheaded by the Tonle Sap Authority, spans six provinces and highlights significant progress in delineating protected areas for sustainable management. This achievement was reported […]
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Cambodia Achieves Over 7.7 Million Land Registrations, Eyes 2028 Completion
Cambodia has registered over 7.7 million land parcels nationwide, with only 1.5 million parcels remaining, marking substantial progress in its national land registration initiative. The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) aims to complete the registration process by 2028, further strengthening land rights and management. Government Spokesperson HE Pen Bona shared this […]
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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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Gov’t Establishes New Village “Bun Rany Sen Chey Damnak Troyeung” in Phnom Kravanh District, Pursat
The 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 development, outlined in Prakas No. 6762, takes effect from 8 November 2024, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to the administrative organization. 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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