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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Differences between pledge and transfer of title for security
- 17 October 2022
Pledge (pawning) and transfer of title for security are somewhat similar in the act that the debtors use their property as collateral to borrow money from creditors under an agreed period and interest rate. However, there are some differences that frequently cause trouble for debtors and creditors. Pledge or pawning can be done with collateral that is both movable and immovable properties. I...
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Authority Urges People to Not Sell Concessional Land Obtained Via LASED III
- 12 October 2022
A senior official of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has urged people not to sell social concessional land obtained from the Land Allocation for Social Affairs and Economic Development Project Phase III (LASED III) in Kbal Damrey commune, Sambo district, Kratie province. H.E Rath Hok, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and...
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PM Hun Sen: No Relocation of Preah Dak Villagers Yet; Authorities Carefully Studying
- 7 October 2022
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen confirmed that there have been no house demolitions or any order to relocate people in Preah Dak commune, asking residents to calm down as the government will study closely before implementing any projects. PM Hun Sen gave the statement on 6 October, in response to the gathering of Preah Dak villagers to the news that the government will dismantle the entire Preah...
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Street Vendors in Kep Given 10 days to Demolish Disorganised Stalls, or Face Fine
- 5 October 2022
The Kep City Administration has ordered all vendors to demolish their disorganized stalls along Kep’s streets before 15 October 2022 or face legal action. Kep City Governor Kheng Yuan said on 4 October that vendors and authorities have met and reached an agreement. Vendors are allowed to sell and temporarily build their stalls only during public holidays. During the week, vendors are not all...
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MPWT Warns Locals to Stop Breaking Expressway Fencing
- 28 September 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has warned the locals to stop breaking or cutting barbed razor wire fences along the expressway after finding out many spots have been damaged. During the inspection on 28 September led by MPWT’s Undersecretary of State HE Soeng Sokong, the team found that the locals have been cutting the fence open for commuting both for themselves and their pe...
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PM Orders Crackdown on Illegal Gambling & Related Crimes, Pushing Local Authorities to Take Prompt Action
- 19 September 2022
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a crackdown on illegal gambling and related crimes in a timely manner, emphasizing that Cambodia does not allow "anarchy" to occur on its soil. According to a voice message on 17 September, the PM strongly ordered the provincial and regional authorities to take responsibility, warning them he would remove the, from their positions if found to be negligent or i...
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Gov’t to Amend PP & SHV Airport Management Contracts
- 9 September 2022
The Cambodian government has set up a new inter-ministerial committee to review and amend the existing investment agreements of Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville International Airports. According to the announcement dated 7 September, the new inter-ministerial committee is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Chea Sophara with HE Mao Havannal as the deputy chairman. The committee is responsible for r...
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PM Orders Environment Ministry to Urgently Conduct Land Classification for 2022
- 1 September 2022
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al to urgently conduct a land classification index in Cambodia for 2022 for effective control and management. PM Hun Sen said during the groundbreaking ceremony for two new flyovers in Phnom Penh on 31 August that the land classification index is vital for the government to effectively manage land usage. “We can know how...
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PM: Governors Must be Accountable for Public Infrastructure, Not Overly Rely on MPWT
- 31 August 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has strongly ordered provincial and district governors to be responsible for public infrastructure development and maintenance and not overly rely on the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Said during the ground-breaking ceremony of two flyovers on 31 August, PM Hun Sen also warned that the government position is not created to be there as a ...
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MoI: Foreigner Permanent Resident Card Valid for Real Estate Sale & Purchase Transactions
- 30 August 2022
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged all government institutions and the private sector the recognize and use foreigner permanent residence cards as valid documents for any governmental administrative or business-related transactions. The urge comes after both state and private sectors have not yet fully recognized the value of the permanent residence permit. According to the 1994 Immigr...
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