Background
On February 10, 2026, the State Secretary Tek Ret presided over a meeting to establish an inter-ministerial committee tasked with inspecting, studying, and evaluating the leasing of state private land. This effort is aligned with the Royal Government’s policy and relevant laws concerning the management and use of state land assets.
Scope of Application
The committee’s work specifically pertains to cases of land lease requests for investment projects aimed at creating two multi-purpose special economic zones located in the geographical areas of Ou Reang and Pechrada districts in Mondulkiri province.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting focused on the formal establishment of a committee that will oversee the procedures related to the lease of state private land for investment purposes. The committee is mandated to ensure compliance with existing policies and legal frameworks governing state land asset management and the facilitation of investment in special economic zones.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This institutional arrangement provides a structured and official mechanism for evaluating and approving land leases essential to the development of special economic zones. It contributes to transparent land use management and clarifies the procedural steps for investors seeking to utilize state private land for economic projects.
Official Source
Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction Facebook Post, 10 February 2026
