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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Land Ministry Issues New Prakas to Control Hazardous Construction
- 2 February 2022
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued a new Prakas strengthening the management and control over dangerous construction throughout the country to ensure the safety of the public and neighbourhoods. Issued on 1 February, the Prakas focuses on three main points: explaining the level of construction hazards, hazards prevention measures, and management...
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New MPWT Service Centre to be Established in Sihanoukville
- 28 January 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport plans to set up another new public service centre in Sihanoukville to bring services closer to the people and make it easier to provide services effectively. The centre is scheduled to be launched in March, located at Fury Mall in Sihanoukville, said HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at the annual meeting held on 27 January. “...
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Kampong Speu Authorities Confiscate 784ha of Illegally Encroached On Land in Aoral District
- 21 January 2022
The Kampong Speu Provincial Administration has denied ownership and confiscated 784ha of illegally encroached on land in Phnom Aoral Wildlife Sanctuary According to Order No. 05/22 dated 20 January 2022, the two land plots are located in Trang village and Chambok village, Trapeang Cho commune, Aoral district. The confiscation was made after the authority found out that some encroachers have ...
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Land Ministry Issues Detailed Procedure to Request Construction Permit
- 21 January 2022
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued a new Prakas explaining all the detailed procedures for issuing and renewing construction permits. Prakas No. 013 dated 20 January 2022 is a supplement to Sub-Decree No. 224 issued on 30 December 2020 that requires project owners to apply for construction permits for any construction, dismantling and repairing ...
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Kandal Continues Drastic Measures on Illegal Mining, Another 15ha Land Excavation Suspended
- 20 January 2022
Kandal provincial authorities have suspended the land excavation business of the Maha Ratha Trading firm for operating a business without proper permits and offences related to overweight trucks, according to the site inspection on Wednesday 19 January. The suspended site is located on 15 hectares of land in Anchreng Kraom village, Puk Ruessei commune, Khsach Kandal district, Kandal province. ...
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Draft Sub-decree on Engineer Ethics Being Finalised, Set to be Enforced Soon
- 13 January 2022
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is finalising the draft of the sub-decree on engineer ethics before submitting it to the cabinet for review and approval. The progress meeting was held on 11 January and chaired by HE Ith Sam Heng, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training. According to the minister, the draft of the sub-decree is made to enhance the integrity and responsibilit...
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Land Ministry: Borey or Condo Developers Urged to Divide Title Deeds Before Starting Sales
- 5 January 2022
From 2022 onwards, all borey owners and co-owned building developers are urged to split the land title deeds and register the strata-title first before making any sale transactions, according to the press release of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) on 31 December 2021. The new order aims to increase transparency in the sales transactions and reduce real ...
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All Constructions Must Now Be Inspected & Certified Before Occupation
- 4 January 2022
The Construction Law of 2019 clearly states that all constructions that required construction permits must be inspected and certified before they can be used or occupied. However, the law also has given a two-year grace period for construction owners to adjust. That grace period has now ended and the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) will strictly implement this...
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GDT Extends One-Time Stamp Duty Tax Policy Until 2023
- 4 January 2022
The General Tax Department (GDT) has decided to extend the policy of allowing property owners to pay only a one-time stamp duty tax for any properties with a record of multiple transfers before 2017. The extension will last until 31 December 2023, according to letter No. 22267 dated 31 December 2021 of the General Department of Taxation (GDT). The one-time stamp duty tax applies to only two ...
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PM Orders All Provincial Governors to Stop ‘Build Now Pay Later’ Deals With Construction Firms
- 3 January 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered all provincial governors to stop creating debts with private construction companies through a ‘build now pay later’ method that allows private firms to build infrastructure first and then pay later without going through any bidding procedure or approval from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. PM Hun Sen added that, for completed projects, t...
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