Background
On March 3, 2026, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) led by Deputy Secretary of State Serai Soriya and the task force on dilapidated buildings issued a public announcement regarding safety measures for a deteriorated structure formerly used as Khmer Putra Primary School located at Street 93, corner of Street 282, Village 3, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang I, Khan Boeung Keng Kang, Phnom Penh.
Scope of Application
This announcement applies to all current residents, users, and business operators occupying or relying on the building and its property. They are required to relocate to safer premises within 30 days, starting March 3, 2026.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Residents and occupants must vacate the building within 30 days from the announcement date.
- After the 30-day period, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction and Phnom Penh municipal administration will prohibit any further use or habitation of the building.
- The abandoned building will be sealed off and entry prohibited to ensure public safety.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
All occupants and business operators currently using the property must comply with the relocation directive to avoid further restrictions. This measure highlights the government’s enforcement of building safety regulations concerning unsafe and abandoned properties, affecting land use, tenancy, and urban safety compliance.
Official Source
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) official Facebook post, March 3, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/mlmupc.pressteam/posts/pfbid0A9qHgNzpJm288zmM4SQGCuaC3iL5RE2zEs7eABGYnG2ov92arJvwD7UJPppCTr4kl
