Law Digest 2025

January

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Real Estate

Announcement dated January 6, 2025 issued by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (“MLMUPC”) on a “Trial Launch of Seven Additional Online Services”

Effective from January 7, 2025, the MLMUPC has announced the trial launch of additional online services to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery. The scope of the trial will cover only properties located in Phnom Penh. The new online services are as follows:

Automated number registration
Land consolidation
Land division without transferring ownership
Land division with exclusive sale
Land division with exclusive gift
Division of co-owned building strata title
Division of ownership over a co-ownership property

These online services are available through the official MLMUPC portals at https://mlmupc.gov.kh/ or https://cadastral.mlmupc.gov.kh. Applicants will need to complete the required blank fields on the online application and upload the necessary supporting documents. Once all information is completed and preliminarily verified, applicants will then submit the final application through the online system for review by the MLMUPC.

Please note that as of now, there is no clear guideline as to whether the services can be done completely online or will require applicants to visit the authority’s office in person.

Labor

Press Release dated January 23, 2025 issued by the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) on the “Official Launch of Mobile Public Service Counters”

The MLVT has announced the launch of its mobile public service counters, which offers 15 essential services by utilizing advanced technology. This initiative aims to provide fast, secure, and convenient access to crucial information and services, particularly for individuals seeking job opportunities both locally and abroad, while also helping to reduce instances of fraudulent recruitment practices.

The services can be accessed via mobile counters that the MLVT has installed in various convenient locations, such as cafes, shops, supermarkets, universities, and other public spaces. They are also available through a mobile app accessed via a QR code. The MLVT plans to expand its installation of mobile counters in April to enhance accessibility.

Some of the key services are as follows: