land development and policy
MOWRAM Dismantles Illegal Fence Encircling Stung Prek Tnaot State Property
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has taken decisive action to dismantle illegal brick fences surrounding the Stung Prek Tnaot forage land, a state-owned property. This operation was led by Mr. Ouk Vuthy, Undersecretary of State of MORAM, who headed a team to inspect the site located in Kandal Stung district, Kandal province, […]
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PM Introduces New Law Boosting Gas Safety in High-rise Buildings
PM Hun Manet has introduced a new law to regulate gas usage in high-rise buildings, aiming to enhance public safety. This announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of twin flyovers at the intersection of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Blvd. and National Road No. 2, at the border of Phnom Penh and […]
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Kampong Speu Authorities Confiscate Over 3,400 Hectares of Forest Land in Oral Mountain Sanctuary
Kampong Speu provincial authorities have confiscated an additional 3,434 hectares of forest land in the Oral Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, reclaiming it as state property. This decision follows the recent confiscation of more than 1,400 hectares of forest land earlier in 2024, as stated in the order dated 7 June 2024. The order mandates the confiscation […]
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Gov’t Confiscates Nearly 30,000 Hectares of Illegally Occupied Land in Stung Treng
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Stung Treng Province has announced the confiscation of 28,872.477 hectares of land illegally encroached upon by various individuals. Occupants have been instructed to dismantle their structures and vacate the land by 30 June 2024. This directive follows measures to prevent and reclaim illegally occupied land, as detailed […]
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MLMUPC Distributes Over 9,000 Land Titles in Svay Rieng Amid Efforts to Register Nearly 200k Remaining Plots
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), in collaboration with the Svay Rieng Provincial Administration, has distributed 9,349 land titles to residents in seven villages in Romeas Hek district, Svay Rieng province. Despite this progress, nearly 200,000 land plots in the province remain unregistered. This announcement was made during a ceremony attended […]
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Kampong Speu Authorities Seize Over 57 Hectares of Forest Land in Oral District
Kampong Speu provincial authorities have confiscated more than 57 hectares of forest land in the Oral Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, marking a significant move against illegal land grabbing. This decision is part of a broader effort in 2024, during which over 1,400 hectares of forest land have been reclaimed as state property. The order was issued […]
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Kampong Speu Authorities confiscated 1,400 hectares of forest land in Oral district
In the first five months of 2024, Kampong Speu provincial authorities decided to confiscate more than 1,400 hectares of forest land in Kampong Speu province’s Oral district as state property after illegal land acquisition. This is according to the orders of the three administrations of Kampong Speu province, which include: First, an order issued on […]
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Cambodia Revamps Tuol Sleng Museum Area as National Preservation Model
In a significant move to enhance Cambodia’s historical preservation efforts, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has embarked on a project to redesignate the buildings surrounding the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, according to a meeting chaired by HE Say Sam Al, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, on 15 […]
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Cambodia’s Wetlands, Covering 30% of the Country, Crucial for Migratory Birds
Cambodia boasts approximately 30% of its total area as wetlands, providing crucial habitats for migratory birds. This announcement was made by HE Khvay Atiya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, on Migratory Bird Day 2024, celebrated globally in the second week of May. HE Khvay Atiya highlighted the essential role of insects as the primary […]
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Kratie Authority Halts Illegal Land Sales & Confiscates Forest Encroachments
The Kratie Provincial Administration has taken decisive action to revoke all transactions involving forest land within protected areas, as announced on 6 May 2024. In response to persistent encroachments observed over the years, including unauthorised cultivation, construction, and fencing, the provincial authorities have moved swiftly to address the issue. Despite repeated preventative measures since 2019, […]
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