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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
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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Gov’t to Turn a Resort in Prey Veng into National Protected Area
- 4 November 2021
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, representatives of the Ministry of C...
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Prey Veng Real Estate Businesses Ordered to Get Permits in 30 Days or Face Legal Action
- 2 November 2021
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 10,000 sqm must apply for the perm...
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Phnom Penh Bus & Ferry Services Resume From 2 November; Free Rides for 6 Days
- 2 November 2021
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 Kouch Kanong Roundabout Station to Spean Prek Samrong Station of Takhmao City. Line 3...
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High-Rise Buildings in Cambodia Set to Follow New Fire Protection Rules
- 27 October 2021
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 buildings and in villages, communes and san...
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Power to Resolve Real Estate & Pawnshop Disputes Transferred to New Gov’t Body
- 26 October 2021
Power to resolve disputes related to the real estate business and pawnshop business has been transferred to a new responsible government’s body known as the Real Estate Business & Pawnshop Regulator (REBPR). The power transfer was undertaken based on the 2020 Prakas related management of real estate business which was announced by REBPR on 26 October. According to the announcement, the p...
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Gov’t Sets New Regulations Strengthening Control Over Casino Businesses in Cambodia
- 22 October 2021
The Cambodian government has issued new regulations to strengthen control over casino businesses in Cambodia, with all operators required to have a specific minimum capital depending on the types of business. The sub-decree, dated 26 August and released to the public within this week, stated that for casinos operating within an integrated commercial gambling centre, the minimal capital must be ...
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APSARA Authority Approves Over 390 Construction Projects in Angkor Park in Jan-Sept
- 21 October 2021
From January to September this year, the Department of Land and Habitat Management in the Angkor Park of APSARA National Authority has given construction permits to a total of 392 families to build their new homes within the Angkor Archaeological Park. According to the announcement of the APSARA Authority on 20 October, the permissions were granted for 61 cases in January, 73 cases in February,...
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