Laws and Regulation
Samdech Hun Sen Abandons Plan to Create Two More Provinces
Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen has abandoned the plan proposed by the Ministry of Interior after the general election to create two more provinces, according to a live video on Samdech’s Facebook page.
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Authorities call Preah Sihanouk construction site owners to public meeting on safety
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has ordered the Sihanoukville authorities to cease the issuance of ‘in principle’ construction permits with immediate effect. According to a letter sent to the Sihanoukville provincial governor dated 3 October, 2018, the MLMUPC through Secretary of State H.E Chan Saphan requested the authorities to stop giving out in principle construction permit letters before obtaining the actual construction permit from the ministry.
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Government to Shutdown Non-compliant Construction Sites in Sihanoukville Province
The government is to revoke construction licenses and completely close down construction sites in Sihanoukville Province that failed to comply with the guidelines, especially those along the coastal area. On 26 September, 2018, H.E Pen Sophal, secretary of state for the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), told the Cambodian Peace Channel (CPC) that the ministry will revoke construction licenses from non-compliant construction sites.
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Government Orders New Buildings to Provide Canteen Areas
Photo from Pactics pages New buildings are now required to have a canteen incorporated into their design following a new order by the government. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) dated 19 September 2018, proposals for construction of new buildings such as factories, enterprises, institutions or […]
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Ministry of Land Management Creates New Call Centers for People
In order to provide efficient public services, the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched three call lines making it easier for people to contact the ministry.
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MLMUPC Issues Executive Regulation on Road Layout
In order to ensure the safety and convenience of the public, the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued an executive regulation on the road layout plan for pavements
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Government Decentralises Issuance of Small-scale Construction Permits
In response to the increasing demand for housing construction, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Kralahom Sar Kheng has issued a law by decentralising the authority to issue permits
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MLMUPC Minister Orders Shutdown on Recognition of Unregistered Property Transfers
Minister of the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) H.E Chea Sophara has ordered the respective authorities to stop checking and certifying property
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Strata Title Office and Residential Condominium Investments
In Cambodia, the idea of Strata-title office buildings where individual units is being sold has not been favoured by end-users or investors.
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The importance of the dispute resolution clause in the construction contracts
Parties who enter into a construction contract generally do not pay attention to the dispute resolution clause of their contract. However, the drafting of this clause is very important as it can significantly impact the chance of enforcement of their judgment in Cambodia. In the last five years, there has been significant growth in the […]
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