Port Yves Palace Breaks Ground on Koh Rong Island

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Port Yves Palace Breaks Ground on Koh Rong Island
Port Yves Palace Breaks Ground on Koh Rong Island./Photo: Say Samal

Construction has begun on the Port Yves Palace Project, a mixed-use development by M.B.I.S Development Co., Ltd., on Koh Rong Island in Sihanoukville. The project will feature a five-star, 150-room hotel, residential units, and leisure facilities.

Located on Koh Toch Beach, the project aims to support tourism development and attract higher-end visitors to the island, which has been identified by the government as part of a broader plan to promote sustainable coastal investment.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 27, 2025, and was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Say Samal, who also serves as Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction and Head of the Royal Government Working Group for Preah Sihanouk Province.

M.B.I.S Development Chairwoman and CEO Siriwadhna Eva said the project is designed as an integrated destination combining hospitality and residential components. She added that it aligns with the country’s long-term economic development goals.

Local media reported that construction will employ about 500 workers, while operations are expected to create around 350 permanent jobs. The developer stated that the project will follow environmental standards and incorporate community engagement initiatives.

Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal described the investment as consistent with the government’s strategy for balanced regional growth and sustainable tourism in Preah Sihanouk Province. He encouraged cooperation between investors and local authorities to ensure reliable infrastructure, energy, waste management, and public safety on the island.

He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable investment environment in Preah Sihanouk, which continues to attract projects in industry, tourism, and technology.

The Port Yves Palace Project is one of several new developments planned for Koh Rong Island, which forms part of a 32-island system off the coast of Sihanoukville. The area has been identified as a potential model for environmentally responsible tourism and long-term economic diversification.