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ខ្មែរ Policy and Strategy
MISTI Issues New Standards to Strengthen Construction and Electrical Safety
- 28 August 2021
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 27 August. There are three new standards ...
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Kampong Speu Authorities Seize Over 300 Hectares of Illegally Owned Land in Aoral District
- 24 August 2021
The Kampong Speu provincial administration has seized two illegally owned land plots in Aoral district totalling 315.5 hectares, according to Order No. 50/21 dated 20 August 2021. The first plot is 313 hectares located in Trapeang Thmea village, Ta Sal commune while the other is 2.5 hectares located in Por Meas village, Trapeang Chour commune, stated the Order. Kampong Speu Governor HE Vy Sa...
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Five Reasons Why Gov’t Selects Mondulkiri as Kingdom’s Fourth Economic Pole
- 19 August 2021
The Cambodian government recently approved the implementation of the Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan for 2021-2035. Through this long-term vision, Mondulkiri province has been chosen as the kingdom’s fourth economic pole. According to the Prakas of the Ministry of Tourism, here are the reasons why: 1. Studies have shown that Mondulkiri has a high opportunity to develop into intern...
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Gov’t to Issue New Regulations Strengthening Fire Protection in High-Rise Buildings
- 18 August 2021
The Ministry of Interior is planning to issue new regulations strengthening fire protection management nationwide, especially for high-rise buildings and buildings with basements. According to an official meeting on Wednesday 18 August, the ministry is currently drafting the regulations, with the main objective of enhancing the working capacity of firefighter teams both on-duty and volunteer. ...
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Gov’t Officially Approves Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan
- 16 August 2021
The Cambodian government has officially approved the Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan for 2021-2035, identifying Mondulkiri as an international eco-tourism destination and a crucial supply hub for flowers, vegetables, fruit and meat for both domestic consumption and export. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen stated in a letter dated 12 August 2021that the Mondulkiri tourism sect...
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MLMUPC to Reorganise & Issue New Land Usage Policy in SHV
- 16 August 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has set up a technical working group to reorganise land usage and issue a new land-use policy in Sihanoukville. The establishment of this team is part of the government’s master plan to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose economic zone. According to decision letter No. 037 issued on 13 August 2021, the working...
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MoE to Include Green Technologies in SHV Multipurpose SEZ Master Plan
- 13 August 2021
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is evaluating and exploring new technologies to be used in the Sihanoukville multipurpose SEZ master plan to promote green and effective development. The technology evaluation project was announced on Wednesday 11 August during an official meeting chaired by the Secretary-General of the National Council for Sustainable Development HE Van Monineath. According...
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Government Dismisses Report of Lower Se San II Project Impacts
- 11 August 2021
The Cambodian government has dismissed the Human Rights Watch’s report on the impacts of the Se San II dam, citing that dam development brings prosperity to people’s living, generates jobs, and generates electricity. The remarks were made after the Human Rights Watch issued the 137-page report noting the social, economic, environmental, and wildlife impacts, and the mobilisation of hundreds of ...
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Interior Ministry Green Lights Request for Establishing Six New Communes
- 7 August 2021
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has given the green light to the request by six provincial administrations to establish six new communes and modify some administrative boundaries within the provinces. According to letter No.146 dated 06 July 2021 of the MoI, the proposed communes include Bourvil, Oukandear Sen Chey, Phnom Krang Dey Meas, Yeay Mao Pichnil commune, Sangkat Ou Chrov, and Sangkat Ou...
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Gov’t Cancels Multiple Infrastructure Development Projects in Kandal Province
- 6 August 2021
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, however, d...
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