Laws and Regulation
MoE Issues Guidelines on How to Address Impact Resettlement for Involuntary Cases
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) has established new guidelines for private developers on how to deal with resettlement for involuntary cases. The new guidelines were announced according to the official workshop held in late July. According to the 6-page guidelines, resettlement applies to people who may face the risk of leaving their homes, and/or involuntarily […]
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MLMUPC Orders Construction Site Managers to Strengthen Safety Measures
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has ordered all construction site owners or managers to strengthen safety measures on their worksites regardless of the size. Even if the construction site is temporarily on hold or operating under a reduced number of workers, managers still have to practice full-scale safety measures to avoid […]
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What is a Public Procurement Contract?
Have you ever wondered why some private companies frequently gain contracts to build large-scale government infrastructure projects while others did not? Do you know how those companies obtain the work from the government? These are all related to public procurement. What is a public procurement contract? And how does it work? Procurement is the process […]
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Telecom Ministry Vows to Put End to Poor Carrier Signal in Boreys
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications will start installing signal testing kits in boreys and will order the carrier service providers to immediately fix their signals if the kits show a low signal, without reason. Minister of Posts and Telecommunications HE Chea Vandeth addressed this new measure during an official meeting on Monday 9 August, […]
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Kampot to officially inaugurate Bokor city administration this week
The Kampot provincial administration will officially launch the Bokor city administration on August 12 after the council election of the new city was completed in late July. With three communes, the Bokor Municipality is newly formed and the Municipal Council was elected on July 25, 2021. Kampot provincial governor HE Cheav Tay said in the […]
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Gov’t Cancels Multiple Infrastructure Development Projects in Kandal Province
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has announced the cancellation of multiple infrastructure development projects in Kandal province, citing that those projects are flawed and could affect private property ownership. This is according to an MLMUPC’s letter dated 11 July 2021, which was sent to the Kandal provincial administration. The letter, […]
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How to Avoid Buying Land in the Apsara Protected Zone
In Siem Reap, there have been many buyers who accidentally bought land in the Apsara protected zone due to low price and influence from local traders. Let’s explore why some basic tips on how to avoid buying land in the Apsara protected zone. Apsara’s land is state land under the protection of the Apsara Authority […]
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Probe Continues for Angkor Wat-like Temple; MCFA Requests More Proof from Thailand
Cambodia is still investigating the alleged Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand, as the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts has recently requested more proof from the Thailand before making any further decisions. The request was made during a meeting between the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts HE Phoeurng Sackona and the Thai Ambassador to […]
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Let’s Find Out! EP86: Understanding Compensation Eligibility in Road Construction Projects
Recently, there has been plenty of road construction projects everywhere in Cambodia. During the process, some buildings were ordered demolished, while some landowners were told to leave their land for the road expansion project. Among those, some get compensation while others do not. Let’s find out why and the details of compensation eligibility. Subscribe to the Construction & Property TV Channel for more up-to-date construction and property news.
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Laws on Payment Guarantee for Four Large-Scale Energy Projects Promulgated
His Majesty the King of Cambodia has signed and officially promulgated four new laws securing that the government will make payments as agreed to three private firms for investing in four large-scale energy-related projects. The first and second laws are made for SchneiTec Co Ltd for developing a 500 kV transmission line from Battambang to […]
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