land development and policy
Inter-Ministerial Committee Evaluates Environmental Impact of 147-Hectare Sand Mining Project in Koh Kong
In a significant step towards sustainable resource management, an inter-ministerial committee comprising representatives from various government ministries and institutions convened on August 20, 2025, at the Ministry of Environment. The committee met to assess the environmental implications of a proposed 147-hectare sand mining project along the Prek Koh Por River in Pak Khlong Commune, Mondul Se...
Read MoreKampong Thom and Phnom Penh Join Forces for Economic Development
Kampong Thom Province, known for its rich agricultural base, is poised for further economic growth following a significant memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the provincial administration and the Phnom Penh Administration on August 15, 2025. The agreement aims to foster a bond of friendship and cooperation that will enhance development across various sectors. H.E. Nuon Pharath, Go...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management Empowers Commune Chiefs to Certify Documents for Unregistered Land
In a significant move aimed at streamlining land management processes, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, has bestowed authority upon commune and sangkat chiefs to certify essential documents related to unregistered land. This decision, encapsulated in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 046 Prak/DnS/Mph, emphasizes the impor...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management Completes Extensive Land Survey in Phnom Penh
In a significant milestone for urban planning and land management, the Ministry of Land Management has successfully completed the survey of 465,919 plots of land in Phnom Penh. This achievement marks a crucial step towards systematic land registration in the capital, with an estimated total of 477,299 plots identified. During a ceremony held on July 16, 2025, at the Prek Leap National Institute...
Read MoreSignificant Progress in Land Registration Across Cambodia
The Cambodian Ministry of Land Management has announced remarkable strides in state land registration, with efforts now covering over 1,700 hectares nationwide. As of June 23, 2025, the ministry has successfully registered 1,059 land parcels, totaling approximately 1,763.43 hectares. This achievement is part of the systematic land measurement initiative, which has recorded over 13 million land par...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management to Distribute Stamp Duty-Exempt Title Deeds for 800K Plots of Land
In a significant development for landowners across the nation, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has announced the distribution of stamp duty-exempt title deeds for approximately 800,000 plots of land to citizens. This initiative, facilitated through the Capital-Provincial Administration and the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastr...
Read MoreGovernment Moves Forward with Land Registration in Tonle Sap Lake Region
In a significant step towards sustainable land management, the Cambodian government convened a joint meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the registration of land in Zone 3 of the flooded forest surrounding Tonle Sap Lake as state property. This initiative involves the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, and the Tonle S...
Read MoreSuccessful Completion of Land Survey in Oddar Meanchey Province
The Ministry of Land Management has proudly announced the successful completion of a systematic land survey in Oddar Meanchey province, marking a significant milestone in the region’s land management efforts. The closing ceremony was chaired by HE Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction. During the ceremony, HE Say Samal...
Read MoreGovernment of Cambodia Transfers 230 Hectares of Land from Phnom Penh to Kandal
In a significant administrative shift, the Government of Cambodia has announced the transfer of nearly 230 hectares of land from Phnom Penh to Kandal province. This decision, formalised in a royal decree signed by Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen on 13 March 2025, involves a revision of the administrative borders between the two regions. The royal decree specifies the removal of 226 h...
Read MoreThe Government Decides to Plant Large Trees as a Border Around Tonle Sap Lake in 3rd Zone
In a significant move for environmental conservation, the government has announced plans to plant watershed trees as border belts between the boundary markers in the 3rd Zone around Tonle Sap Lake. This initiative, detailed in Letter No. 696 SJKH dated 25 April 2025, from the Council of Ministers, represents a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, relevant...
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