Land Law In Malaysia: Questions And Answers | 2025*

Land Law In Malaysia: Questions And Answers | 2025

"This book offers a clear and practical approach to understanding the complexities of Malaysian land law."

From the Foreword by Tun Richard Malanjum, Former Chief Justice of Malaysia.

Land Law in Malaysia: A Question-and-Answer Guide simplifies intricate legal principles through a clear and structured Q&A format. Covering essential topics such as land ownership, transactions, subdivision, and forfeiture, the book provides practical examples and relevant legal provisions to enhance comprehension. It serves as a valuable reference for students, legal practitioners, and anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Malaysian land law, with a primary focus on Peninsular Malaysia.  

This book delves into various aspects of Malaysian land law, beginning with its historical development and the adoption of the Torrens system. It explores key concepts, including the definition of land, fixtures, and chattels, along with the rights and powers of state authorities in land governance. Designed as a comprehensive resource, it offers valuable insights into the legal framework governing land ownership, management, and transactions—ideal for legal professionals, students, and those engaged in real estate and property matters.  

Key Features of Land Law In Malaysia: Questions And Answers:
- Simplified Q&A Format – Breaks down complex legal concepts into clear and concise explanations.  
- Comprehensive Coverage – Examines critical processes like land subdivision, partition, amalgamation, and easements, including the Land Administrator Right of Way (LAROW).  
- Key Legal Principles – Discusses fundamental doctrines such as indefeasibility of title and restraints on land dealings.  
- Historical to Modern Perspectives – Provides a thorough understanding of Malaysian land law, from its historical origins to contemporary legal practices.  

This book is an essential guide for anyone seeking practical and in-depth knowledge of land law in Malaysia.

Contents of Land Law In Malaysia: Questions And Answers:

1.    Historical Background Of Land Law And Torrens System In Malaysia
2.    Definitions Of Land, Law Of Fixtures And Chattels
3.    Rights And Powers Of The State Authority
4.    Modes Of Disposal Of Land By State Authority Other Than Alienation
5.    Alienation Of State Lands - Surface And Underground
6.    Paramount And Subsidiary Rights Of Registered Proprietor
7.    Responsibilities Of Registered Proprietor (Annual Rent, Conditions And Restriction In Interest)
8.    Processes Of Forfeiture By The State Authority
9.    Rights Of Registered Proprietor – Dealings
10.    Subdivision, Partition And Amalgamation
11.    Easements
12.    Land Administrator Right Of Way (Larow)
13.    Indefeasibility Of Title
14.    Restraints On Land Leadings
15.    Registration Process Of Land Dealings

About The Author:

Azni Mohd Dian is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Before joining academia, she spent 10 years in legal practice. Her research focuses on land, environmental, and heritage law, and she has published various articles in these areas. She also co-authored Malaysian Legal System: Questions and Answers, published by Thomson Reuters in 2019.

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