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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
How to Avoid Buying Land in the Apsara Protected Zone
- 6 August 2021
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 which is mostly located in the Angkor archaeological park and other archaeologica...
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Probe Continues for Angkor Wat-like Temple; MCFA Requests More Proof from Thailand
- 5 August 2021
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 Cambodia HE Panyarak Poolthup on Wednesday 4 August. ...
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Let’s Find Out! EP86: Understanding Compensation Eligibility in Road Construction Projects
- 29 July 2021
<div class="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVm0jM9cJyA </div> 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 t...
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Laws on Payment Guarantee for Four Large-Scale Energy Projects Promulgated
- 29 July 2021
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 the Cambodian-Thai border, and a 500 kV transmission li...
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Gov’t Locks Down 8 Provinces, Implements Nationwide Curfew, & Suspends Risky Business to Prevent Delta Variant Spread
- 29 July 2021
Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen last night issued a new order to all provinces to implement stricter measures as Cambodia is vulnerable to large-scale infection of the Delta variant. The new measures will be implemented from the night of July 29 to August 12, which include: -Imposing a curfew from 9 pm to 3 am for Phnom Penh and all provinces, with some exceptions -Locking down 8 province...
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Gov’t to Allocate Over 1,600 Hectares of Land in Tbong Khmum Province as Protected Nature Reserve
- 28 July 2021
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) together with relevant officials has agreed to register 1,643 hectares of the Boeung Karde area in Tbong Khmum province as a natural protected area which the government will later develop into eco-natural tourism and generic conservation centre. According to the official meeting on Monday 26 July, this plot of land spreads over three communes—Chinik, Rokha Khno...
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Gov’t Seizes Over 700 Hectares of Illegally-Grabbed Land in Kampot
- 28 July 2021
Authorities in Kampot province have seized over 700 hectares of illegal-occupied forest land in the Preah Monivong National Park. The move was made after an inspection visit made by Minister of Environment HE Say Samal on Monday 27 July. To date, Kampot Provincial Governor HE Chev Tay has already issued an official seizure letter. Meanwhile, the seized land will be classified as protected ar...
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Transport Minister Urges Relevant Officials to Speed Up Work on Drafting New Port Law
- 27 July 2021
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol urged all relevant officials to speed up works on drafting the new port law during an official meeting on Monday 26 July. According to HE Sun Chanthol, to date, the working group has completed most of the draft. “Currently, we are still revising the meaning, wording, and spelling of some parts to make the draft more comprehensive,” said ...
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Kampong Chhnang Authorities to Strengthen Controls on Divided Land Plot Businesses
- 15 July 2021
Kampong Chhnang Governor HE Sun Sovannarith has urged community-based authorities to collect data and update the numbers of divided land plot development businesses throughout the province, to be able to enforce a better management system. HE Sun Sovannarith gave the order while chairing a meeting with relevant officers to discuss divided land plot development on Monday 12 July. The meeting ...
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Transport Minister: No More Reckless Construction, MPWT to Launch Road Construction Quality Monitoring App
- 15 July 2021
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has ordered the relevant officers to strengthen road construction works to ensure quality and longer durability, while also announcing a plan to launch a new road construction quality monitoring application. HE Sun Chanthol gave the order and revealed the application initiative at a meeting to review the work progresses, challenges, and...
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