Laws and Regulation
Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued a new Prakas to regulate steam power operations, requiring all businesses related to this sector to request a permit prior to operation. According to Prakas No. 0305 dated 4 November 2021, any companies willing to develop, build, install, and operate steam power, both direct and indirect […]
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Understanding Legal Duties of Solid Waste Management for Different Types of Property
The government, especially the Phnom Penh Municipality, has been recently strengthening solid waste management, as improper waste control can cause issues such as floods and damage the beauty of the city. According to Sub-Decree No. 113 on Urban Solid Waste Management, improper solid waste management is subjected to up to 2 million riels in fine. […]
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Land Ministry Vows to Achieve 100% Land Registration Nationwide by 2023
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has committed to achieving100% complete land registration and title issuance nationwide by 2023, while also pledging to continue to effectively resolve and prevent land disputes. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on Monday 8 November MLMUPC […]
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Gov’t Grants Over 8600ha in Botum Sakor National Park to Royal Group for SEZ Development
The government has decided to grant 8,631 hectares of land in Botum Sakor District of Koh Kong Province to Okhna Kith Meng’s Royal Group Co., Ltd. for the establishment and development of a special economic zone. According to the sub-decree dated 15 September, the land has been reclassified from the Botum Sakor National Park, which […]
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PM Passes Three Ordinances for Land Ministry as New HQ Inaugurated
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has given three orders to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) after its new headquarters was inaugurated on 8 November, to strengthen effective land management in Cambodia. Speaking at the inauguration of the new MLMUPC in Sen Sok district on the morning of 8 November, […]
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Land Encroachers Along SR River Ordered to Demolish Constructions Within 7 Days
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has ordered all land encroachers to demolish constructions alongside the Siem Reap River within 7 days, or before 9 November, otherwise, they will face legal action. The demolition order is to allow the working team to begin implementing the second phase of the Siem Reap River Rehabilitation Project (KHM-18), starting […]
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Gov’t to Turn a Resort in Prey Veng into National Protected Area
The Ministry of Environment has unveiled a plan to turn Norkorphnom-Phnom Chher Kach cultural and historical site in Ba Phnum of Prey Veng province into a national natural protected area, according to officials meeting on Wednesday 3 November. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defence, representatives of the Ministry of Interior, […]
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Prey Veng Real Estate Businesses Ordered to Get Permits in 30 Days or Face Legal Action
The Prey Veng Provincial Department of Economy and Finance has ordered all real estate development businesses to apply for a permit or license before 30 November; or otherwise face severe legal action. According to the announcement dated 27 October 2021, residential projects with 4 to 30 apartment rooms/villas/condo units, or land plot developments sized under […]
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Phnom Penh Bus & Ferry Services Resume From 2 November; Free Rides for 6 Days
Public bus and ferry services in Phnom Penh will resume from Tuesday 2 November onward with free rides for the first 6 days until 8 November. According to the announcement from the Public Bus Authority of Phnom Penh, the lines include: Bus: Line 1: From Prek Pnov Station to Veal Sbov Station Line 2: From […]
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High-Rise Buildings in Cambodia Set to Follow New Fire Protection Rules
The Ministry of Interior has issued a new Prakas to strengthen regulations on fire protection systems in high-rise buildings and building with basements, after months of discussions on the draft. According to Prakas No. 2644 dated 19 October 2021, the new regulation also established two special teams to prevent, monitor, and extinguish fires in target […]
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