Laws and Regulation
Gov’t Establishes Six New Communes in Five Provinces
The Cambodian government has officially established six new communes and Sangkats and modified the borderlines of two communes in six provinces, according to eight sub degrees ranging from No.150 to 157 dated 20 August 2021. The new establishments are Bourvil, Oukandear Sen Chey, Phnom Krang Dey Meas, Yeay Mao Pichnil commune, Sangkat Ou Chrov, and […]
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Construction & Real Estate Investment Capital Registered in New State-Run Online System at US$1.2bn
As of 24 August, a total of 7,715 companies have registered their businesses through the new online business registration system with a total investment value of approximately US$3 billion, of which investment from construction and real estate companies attributed over one third. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on 1 […]
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Gov’t to Issue New Regulations Restricting Usage of Asbestos-Containing Construction Materials
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour have warned of serious health issues stemming from asbestos contained in construction materials, as two bodies are cooperating to draft new regulations restricting and controlling its usage. Minister of Labour and Vocational Training HE Ith Sam Heng said during the relevant meeting on Tuesday 31 […]
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National Police Establish Special Team Combating Land Encroachment & Disputes
The General Commissariat of the National Police has established a special team to prevent, solve, and combat land disputes and encroachments nationwide, according to decision No. 438 dated 24 August 2021. With 21 members and chaired by National Police Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Dy Vichea, this team will have the duty to gather information, investigate, […]
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MISTI Issues New Standards to Strengthen Construction and Electrical Safety
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has adopted 20 new standards from ISO, IEC and UNECE to use in Cambodia, seven of which aim to strengthen construction and electrical safety in households and buildings. MISTI announced these new standards during the 24th video call meeting of the National Standards Council (NSC) on […]
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Cambodia to Send Archaeologists Inspect Alleged Angkor Wat-Like Temple in Thailand
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts keeps investigating the alleged Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand, with a plan to send archaeologists to inspect the site after the pandemic subsides. According to Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts HE Hap Touch, Cambodia will send experts in archaeology and temple architects […]
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Understanding Rules & Regulations When Occupying Land Adjacent to Riverbanks or Coastline
Land plots located next to shorelines, in general, have great development potential with high prices. However, in Cambodia, owning shoreline-adjacent land plots can be very complicated especially regarding the frequently occurring issue of state land overlapping. According to Sub-decree No.98 RNKR.BK dated 24 July 2015, the possession of land adjacent to the shoreline is not […]
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City Hall, Housing Association Join Hands to Strengthen Health Measures on Construction Sites
The Phnom Penh Municipality held a meeting with the Housing Development Association of Cambodia (HDAC), and other borey developers on Wednesday 25 August to discuss new health control measures, aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19 on construction sites across Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng said that the construction sector is one […]
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APSARA Authority Approves 5191 Construction Cases in Protected Area During H1
During the first six months of 2021, the APSARA Authority has allowed residents living in the protected area, both inside and outside the Angkor Archaeological Park, to repair and construct a total of 5,191 residences, while continuing to strictly warn against the purchase and sale of land in that area. According to the statement issued […]
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Land Ministry urges developers to build disability-inclusive infrastructure
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has urged developers to include infrastructure facilitating disabled people in their construction projects, aiming at creating equality and an inclusive society. In a letter dated 16 August, MLMUPC Minister HE Chea Sophara has instructed the responsible official to pay high attention to disability-inclusive infrastructure in […]
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