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ខ្មែរ land development and policy
Progress in Cambodia’s Systematic Land Surveying
- 26 April 2025
The Cambodian government has made significant strides in its systematic land surveying initiative, completing surveys in nine provinces. According to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMP), ongoing efforts will ensure that 16 provinces are projected to complete their surveys soon. The provinces that have completed the systematic land surveying include Kampong Ch...
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Kampong Speu Province Completes Comprehensive Land Survey
- 23 April 2025
The Government of Cambodia has officially announced the successful completion of a systematic land survey in Kampong Speu province, which has surveyed a total of 1,088,095 parcels of land. This significant milestone was celebrated during a ceremony chaired by His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many and His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al. The systematic survey, con...
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Cambodia Designates Lva Village in Battambang Province as Key Model Village
- 13 March 2025
In a significant step toward rural development, the Cambodian government has designated Lva village in Battambang province as a key model village. This initiative aims to enhance local living standards and promote sustainable development in rural areas. On 3 March 2025, His Excellency Chhay Rithsen, Minister of Rural Development, led a delegation to inspect Lva village in Lva commune, Bavel dis...
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Cambodian Government Extends Property Tax Exemptions for New Cities & Agricultural Land
- 11 March 2025
In a significant move to support economic growth and agriculture, the Cambodian government has announced the extension of property tax exemptions and reductions for specific areas across the country. According to Letter No. 6402 from the General Department of Taxation, property tax exemptions will apply to newly established cities and unused agricultural land exceeding 5 hectares until the end of ...
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Stung Treng Authorities Take Strong Action Against Illegal Land Occupation
- 6 March 2025
In a decisive move to protect state forest land and uphold environmental laws, the Stung Treng provincial authorities have officially announced the reclamation of nearly 120 hectares of land from illegal occupation. This action follows the recent issuance of Order No. 008/25 D.K., dated 19 February 2025. The order details the reclamation of 119.24 hectares in the Vern Sai-Siem Pang National Par...
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Cambodia Marks Significant Milestones in Landmine Clearance Efforts
- 25 February 2025
On the occasion of the 26th National Mine Awareness Day, celebrated on 24 February 2025, Prime Minister Samdech Thip Dei Hun Manet highlighted the remarkable achievements in Cambodia's ongoing mine clearance campaign over the past 32 years. Since its inception in 1992, the initiative has successfully cleared nearly 3,300 square kilometres of land across 15 provinces, significantly enhancing safety...
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Cambodia Accelerates Irrigation Land Registration for Development
- 10 February 2025
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, Cambodia is intensifying efforts to register irrigation land and reservoirs across the country. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, aims to classify these vital resources as public property to enhance management and ensure sustainable use. During a meeting held on 6 February 2025, HE Chhea Bunrith, th...
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Land Grant Initiative for Poor Families in Stung Treng Province
- 27 January 2025
In a significant move to support impoverished communities, Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a land grant initiative to provide 1,000 poor families in the Ousev area of Stung Treng province with essential residential and agricultural land. Each family will receive 3 hectares of land, marking a vital step towards poverty alleviation and community development. During a recent plenary Cabinet...
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Major Milestone Achieved at Tonle Sap Lake
- 3 January 2025
In a significant development for environmental management and regional demarcation, the Tonle Sap Authority has announced the successful completion of border post constructions in three key areas surrounding the iconic Tonle Sap Lake. This ambitious project has reached a remarkable 100% completion, with a total of 1,224 border posts erected across six provinces. During a recent meeting held on ...
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Kampong Cham Reaches 99% Completion in Landmark Land Registration Efforts
- 14 December 2024
Kampong Cham province has achieved a monumental milestone in land registration, completing over 99% of the targeted work encompassing more than 90,000 land parcels. This progress was celebrated during a recent site inspection ahead of a ceremonial event on 9 December 2024, where residents will finally receive their long-awaited land titles, marking a transformative moment for many families. HE ...
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