DFDL Cambodia Legal Alert: Trial Launch of Four Public Services via MLMUPC’s Online Platform

To align with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s first phase of the Pentagon Strategy for Economic Development and Digitalization and the broader goals outlined in the Cambodia Digital Government Policy 2022-2035, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (“MLMUPC”) issued a notification on 13 August 2024, on the trial launch of certain public services through an online platform.

On 5 August 2024, the MLMUPC introduced a trial launch of the online public services, including the exclusive sale, exclusive gift, hypothec, and pledge services in Phnom Penh. The trial launch has been initiated in response to Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to digitalize and enhance the public services in line with the development of its society, economy, and cultural landscape.

The online launch is a pivotal step in modernizing the provision of public services, enhancing efficiency, and making these services more easily accessible and streamlined for citizens. As part of the trial run, applicants can now apply for these services via the MLMUPC’s official portal at https://cadastral.mlmupc.gov.kh. This development marks a significant move toward achieving the MLMUPC’s priority objectives of completing land registration, improving service satisfaction, and fostering a harmonious environment.

Key Highlights:

  • As for an initial step, the online platform for now provides public services related to the exclusive sale, exclusive gift, hypothec, and pledge services in Phnom Penh only.
  • The trial phase was launched on 5 August 2024.
  • Applicants can now apply for above public services through the MLMUPC’s official website.