Laws and Regulation
Gov’t to Seize Back Over 260 Hectares of Illegally Owned Forest Land in Kampong Speu Province
The Kampong Speu provincial administration has officially decided to seize back over 260 hectares of illegally owned forest land in Aoral District as a state asset, according to the Kampong Speu Governor Vei Samnang. Governor Samnang said yesterday that the total area of land to seize back is 266 hectares and 9 plots. Those plots are located in Choam village, Khphe village, Ta Sal village, O'An...
Read MoreQR Code Scanning on Property Ownership Title Service Temporarily Suspended
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction announced on 14 March that the ministry is temporarily suspending the QR code scanning service on property ownership titles due to technical issue. The ministry announcement added that the technical team is currently re-installing the system, and the ministry will notify the public once again when the system is ready. The scann...
Read MorePros and Cons of Buying a Foreclosed Property
Most investors are reluctant to buy foreclosed property as they do not want to deal with complicated court procedures despite the low price. However, buying a foreclosed property is not always complicated if you know how to analyze the property and follow the procedure well. A foreclosed property is a property that the original owner used as collateral to secure the loan but was later forced to...
Read MoreHow To Resolve Land Disputes
Most people probably think that every time there is a land dispute, they must go to trial. However, a trial is the final procedure after many settlement mechanisms being undertaken. What are those mechanisms and how should they be implemented? There are two kinds of land disputes in Cambodia, according to a joint Prakas dated 26 November 2003. First, a registered land dispute must be resolved b...
Read MoreWhat is Construction Consultancy?
In most cases, developers always encounter complicated tasks in their construction projects, in terms of both technical and legal procedures. These difficulties might be quite challenging for experienced developers, but in the worst case might discourage new developers from entering the market. This is when the construction consultancy services are required. What is a construction consultancy? ...
Read MoreNew Port Draft Law and Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project Agreement Finalised
The new draft port law and the Cambodia-Singapore draft agreement for the Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project have been finalised, according to an announcement by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 16 February. HE Sun Chanthol said that the new port draft law was 100% complete and waiting for a final check before submitting it to the cabinet for approval. He added that th...
Read MoreWhy is it Necessary to Inspect and Verify Construction Works?
Following the promulgation of the Construction Law in 2019, Cambodia's construction sector has seen stronger enforcement to maintain the overall quality and safety in the sector. For example, the inspection and verification of construction work by a professional or a licensed certifier firm is legally required before starting to build or demolish any construction work. Why is it necessary to in...
Read MoreGov’t has issued over 6 million land titles as of the end of 2020
As of the end of 2020, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued more than 6 million land titles, or equivalent 86.8% of the total unregistered 7 million land plots nationwide. According to a recent report of MLMUPC, the systematic land registration has reached more than 5.4 million titles and approximately 5 million of which have been distributed to t...
Read MoreGov’t Allocates 4 Hectares of Land in Boeung Ta Mok to Ministry of Civil Service
The Cambodian government has decided to allocate 4 hectares of Boeung Ta Mok land to build a new headquarters for the Ministry of Civil Service, according to Sub-Decree No. 63, dated 28 January 2021. According to the letter, this 4-hectare site is located west of the land given the Ministry of Justice land in Sangkat Kork Roka of Prek Phnov District. In 2020, the Cambodian government decided...
Read MoreLand Ministry Issues Procedures to Improve Construction Certifier License Issuance
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued detailed procedures to improve the system of issuing, renewing, and terminating construction certifier licenses both for individuals and companies, according to Prakas No.033 dated 21 January 2021. The Prakas states that professionals or companies with sufficient qualifications and work experience can apply for...
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