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ខ្មែរ land development and policy
Gov’t Reclassifies Over 1600ha of Natural Lake in Thbong Khmum as Multi-Purpose Area
- 6 December 2021
The Cambodian government has reclassified a natural lake known as ‘Kade Lake’, located in Baray village, Chhouk commune, Kroachmar district in Thbong Khmum province, as a multi-purpose area for better management and smarter usage. In a sub-decree dated 15 November, the lake area covers a total of 1,643 hectares of land. Meanwhile, the main purpose of reclassification is to ensure the protect...
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What is social land concession & how to obtain it legally?
- 3 December 2021
Since 2008, at least 30,000 hectares of land have been provided to more than 50,000 poor families across the kingdom with the social land concession policy known as the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development (LASED). What is a social land concession? Who are eligible to obtain the free land? And what are the requirements? According to Sub-Decree No.19 dated 19 March 2003, social...
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Ministry of Interior Orders Relevant Authorities to Solve Land Disputes Transparently
- 22 November 2021
The Ministry of Interior has requested relevant authorities to address all types of land disputes nationwide in a transparent and effective manner, especially for local and indigenous peoples. The ministry gave the order during the 14th National Conference on Land and Natural Resources Governance with 53 partnered NGO partners on Tuesday 17 November. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Int...
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PP Urbanisation Expanded From 300sqkm to Nearly 700sqkm
- 8 November 2021
The urbanisation of Phnom Penh capital has doubled in size from about 300sqkm to nearly 700sqkm due to the increase in population, which has led to an increase in urbanisation, large constructions and the development of road infrastructure. These statistics were stated by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, at the inauguration ceremony of the new Ministry of Land Management, Urba...
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Gov’t Grants 172-hectares of Reclassified Forest Land to Real Estate Firm
- 20 September 2021
The Cambodian government has reclassified 172 hectares of state-owned public land in Siem Reap’s Banteay Srei district to grant to a well-known local real estate developer. The decision to grant the land was made by a sub-decree signed by Samdech Hun Sen on July 23, 2021. Through the sub-decree, the government decided to grant the newly-reclassified 172 hectares of land in Romchek village, R...
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PP City Hall to Build Two New Roads Connecting NR6A to Win-Win Blvd for 2023 SEA Games
- 7 September 2021
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration will build two new roads connecting NR6A to the Win-Win Boulevard, which will be used as the main travel routes to and from the newly built Morodok Techo stadium during the 2023 SEA Games. According to a meeting between the relevant officers on Monday 6 September, the working group is currently discussing technical matters and resettling impacts for resid...
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Impact Resettlement for New PP Airport Ongoing; Some Land Plot Holders Refuse to Relocate
- 25 August 2021
The new Phnom Penh Airport Developer Cambodia Investment Co Ltd (CAIC) this morning handed over new land titles to 16 owners (equivalent to 31 plots) whose lands were affected by the new airport construction. The handover ceremony was held in the presence of Kandal Governor HE Kong Sophoan and Deputy General Director of CAIC Mr Charles Van. HE Kong Sophoan stated the construction of the new ...
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Kampong Speu Authorities Seize Over 300 Hectares of Illegally Owned Land in Aoral District
- 24 August 2021
The Kampong Speu provincial administration has seized two illegally owned land plots in Aoral district totalling 315.5 hectares, according to Order No. 50/21 dated 20 August 2021. The first plot is 313 hectares located in Trapeang Thmea village, Ta Sal commune while the other is 2.5 hectares located in Por Meas village, Trapeang Chour commune, stated the Order. Kampong Speu Governor HE Vy Sa...
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MLMUPC to Reorganise & Issue New Land Usage Policy in SHV
- 16 August 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has set up a technical working group to reorganise land usage and issue a new land-use policy in Sihanoukville. The establishment of this team is part of the government’s master plan to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose economic zone. According to decision letter No. 037 issued on 13 August 2021, the working...
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Kampong Chhnang Authorities to Strengthen Controls on Divided Land Plot Businesses
- 15 July 2021
Kampong Chhnang Governor HE Sun Sovannarith has urged community-based authorities to collect data and update the numbers of divided land plot development businesses throughout the province, to be able to enforce a better management system. HE Sun Sovannarith gave the order while chairing a meeting with relevant officers to discuss divided land plot development on Monday 12 July. The meeting ...
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