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ខ្មែរ land development and policy
MLMUPC Distributes Over 9,000 Land Titles in Svay Rieng Amid Efforts to Register Nearly 200k Remaining Plots
- 1 June 2024
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 by Deputy P...
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Kampong Speu Authorities Seize Over 57 Hectares of Forest Land in Oral District
- 28 May 2024
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 on 27 May 2024. The official order rejects and se...
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Kampong Speu Authorities confiscated 1,400 hectares of forest land in Oral district
- 25 May 2024
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 April 13, 2024, Kampong Speu Provincial Aut...
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Cambodia Revamps Tuol Sleng Museum Area as National Preservation Model
- 17 May 2024
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 May 2024. This project aims to establ...
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Cambodia’s Wetlands, Covering 30% of the Country, Crucial for Migratory Birds
- 13 May 2024
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 food source for migratory birds. He noted tha...
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Kratie Authority Halts Illegal Land Sales & Confiscates Forest Encroachments
- 10 May 2024
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 measure...
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Koh Kong Province Nears Milestone in Land Registration with 60,000 Plots Measured
- 9 May 2024
According to Lok Chumteav Mithona Phu Thong, Governor of Koh Kong Province, nearly 60,000 plots of land have been meticulously measured in Koh Kong province as of April 2024, marking a significant step towards the province's goal of completing systematic land registration by 2025. This ambitious initiative was highlighted during a meeting on 7 May 2024, attended by HE Say Sam Al, Deputy Prime M...
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Gov’t Unveils Special Incentives for Revival of US$213m Worth of Stalled Projects in Sihanoukville
- 30 April 2024
In a strategic move to revitalise stalled developments, Sihanoukville's Investment Promotion Team has announced a series of special incentives targeting 14 projects valued at approximately US$213 million. The decision, made during a meeting chaired by HE Hean Sahip, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group in Sihanoukville, on...
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Land of Opportunity: Cambodia’s Strategic Initiative to Distribute 1,507 Hectares to Veterans & Needy
- 25 April 2024
In a landmark move, the Cambodian has earmarked two expansive land concessions totalling 1,507 hectares in Kampot province for distribution among former armed forces personnel and impoverished families, as part of a concerted effort to address social inequality. This initiative was unveiled during a pivotal meeting on the "Campaign to update the work and check the actual situation at the locati...
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A Closer Look at Siem Reap’s Eight Protected Areas Covering Over 280k Hectares
- 23 April 2024
In an ambitious move towards environmental conservation, Siem Reap province has officially declared eight natural reserves, spanning approximately 280,000 hectares, under stringent state protection. This significant development, disclosed by the Ministry of Information on 18 April 2024, underscores Cambodia's dedication to preserving its natural heritage. These sanctuaries, meticulously managed...
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