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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Law on Public-Private Partnerships Officially Enacted
- 26 November 2021
The Law on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) has been officially enacted to promote and reduce institutional red rape for all public-private investment projects. According to the new law, a public-private partnership refers to an agreement between government bodies and private sectors to rehabilitate, expand, construct, operate and/or maintain public infrastructure, or to provide public service...
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Gov’t Extends Tax Exemption to COVID-19 Affected Businesses Until March Next Year
- 25 November 2021
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has extended tax exemptions to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic until March 2021. GDT Director General HE Kong Vibol recently said that by seeing difficulties faced by business owners in the sectors such as tourism, and aviation, among others, the government will continue to extend tax exemption period for another 3 months from the original d...
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New Prakas: Construction Projects Must Request Architectural & Structural Design Approval
- 25 November 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued a new Prakas requiring construction projects to request architectural and structural design approval from the ministry prior to becoming eligible to apply for a construction permit. According to the Prakas dated 22 November 2021, design verification/approval is a must for all types of constructions that are req...
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Ministry of Interior Orders Relevant Authorities to Solve Land Disputes Transparently
- 22 November 2021
The Ministry of Interior has requested relevant authorities to address all types of land disputes nationwide in a transparent and effective manner, especially for local and indigenous peoples. The ministry gave the order during the 14th National Conference on Land and Natural Resources Governance with 53 partnered NGO partners on Tuesday 17 November. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Int...
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Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
- 17 November 2021
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 usages, must first apply for a permit from MME. Compani...
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Understanding Legal Duties of Solid Waste Management for Different Types of Property
- 10 November 2021
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. The same sub-decree also determines the duty for...
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Land Ministry Vows to Achieve 100% Land Registration Nationwide by 2023
- 9 November 2021
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 Minister Chea S...
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Gov’t Grants Over 8600ha in Botum Sakor National Park to Royal Group for SEZ Development
- 8 November 2021
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 is located in Ta Nuon commune in Botum Sakor district. The K...
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PM Passes Three Ordinances for Land Ministry as New HQ Inaugurated
- 8 November 2021
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, PM Hun Sen said that the priority task of the ML...
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Land Encroachers Along SR River Ordered to Demolish Constructions Within 7 Days
- 5 November 2021
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 from the SR detour bridge to Aranh vi...
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