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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
MISTI Drafting Law on Water Supply Management
- 15 August 2022
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTIC) is drafting a law on water supply management in line with the growing demand and development of Cambodia. MISTI Secretary of State HE Heng So Kong announced the update of the new draft law in the press conference on 11 August 2022. “At this stage, in order to manage the water sector more efficiently with better quality an...
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Gov’t Strengthens Construction Law Implementation; Site Manager Arrested for Collapsed Scaffolding
- 12 August 2022
Since the construction law came into force, construction sites across the kingdom have been closely monitored, and a site manager in Sen Sok district has been recently arrested for collapsed scaffolding causing one death. HE Chhann Sorphal, Director-General of Construction of the MLMUPC, said that the arrest is part of the strict implementation of the construction law and a lesson for other con...
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Tourism Ministry: Small & Medium Hotels No Longer Required to Apply for Classification
- 8 August 2022
The Ministry of Tourism has decided to waive the obligation to apply for hotel and tourism accommodation classification for small and medium hotel & accommodation businesses to help those businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a ministry announcement on 04 August, this waiver will help those SMEs cut their expenses and save time in reopening, while this order will take ...
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Raids Continue on Unregulated Sand Business Operators, Four More Shut Down
- 8 August 2022
Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Suy Serith on Monday led relevant officials in raids on unregulated sand mining businesses, with four more operators located along NR2 ordered to shut down. Mr Serith said the business owners of those four sand depots violated the instructions of the authority multiple times which is why the team decided to give the closure orders. “These business depots do not con...
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Environment Ministry Sets More Rules for Protected Areas in 15 Provinces
- 8 August 2022
The Ministry of Environment has issued more guidelines for protected zones and biodiversity corridors in 15 provinces to strengthen the management and make more effective usage of those areas. According to discussions during an official meeting on 05 August, those provinces include Tbong Khmum, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, B...
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PM Cancels All Development Permits in Phnom Tamao
- 7 August 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has cancelled all the controversial development projects in Phnom Tamao Zoological Park and Wildlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC). The cancellation order was issued after there are many requests from the people to the government to protect the forest nearby the centre. (Read more) The order message was published on PM’s Facebook on 07 August 2022, stating t...
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Agriculture Ministry: Phnom Tamao Development Safe to Wildlife & Not for Private Benefit
- 5 August 2022
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has rejected all accusations over the Phnom Tamao land development, clarifying that the development is outside the wildlife sanctuary zone, and does not cause negative impacts on the environment, and most importantly is not a private business transaction. According to the announcement on 04 August, the purpose of the development is to m...
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PM Hun Sen: No More Internet Service Provider Monopoly in Boreys
- 4 August 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered to put an end to internet service provider monology in Boreys and revoke all the previous exclusive signed by related parties. The statement of PM Hun Sen was repeated by Minister of Posts and Telecommunications HE Chea Vandeth in a press conference on 4 August. “Deal to allow only one exclusive internet service provider in Boreys must be ...
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Battambang Administration Urges Building Owners in Sangkat Svay Por to Demolish Immediately
- 27 July 2022
The Battambang Municipal Administration has set deadlines for homeowners and owners of business buildings in Sangkat Svay Por to demolish immediately balconies and all kinds of billboards by 01 August 2022. According to the announcement of the administration on 25 July 2022, it is designed to organize the beauty and order in the heritage area of Battambang City. Owners of buildings located...
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MPTC Bans Signal Boosters Using in Boreys Affecting Mobile Services
- 27 July 2022
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) has banned the use of signal boosters and/or repeaters in boreys which have caused signal interferences and severely affected the quality of mobile services in the surrounding areas. According to the announcement on 26 July 2022, owners must dismantle, remove, and cease the use of these devices in their respective homes. Moreover, the MPTC w...
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