Land Law in Malaysia: Questions and Answers is a comprehensive, reader-friendly book that answers your legal questions on Malaysian land matters.

“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: Questions and Answers simplifies complex legal concepts through a clear and concise question-and-answer format. Covering key topics like land ownership, land dealings, subdivision, and forfeiture, it includes practical examples and relevant legal provisions to enhance understanding. It is an invaluable resource for students, legal practitioners, and anyone seeking a better grasp of Malaysian land law, with a particular focus on Peninsular Malaysia. This book covers various aspects of land law in Malaysia, starting with the historical background and the implementation of the Torrens system. It explores fundamental concepts such as the definition of land, fixtures, and chattels, as well as the rights and powers of state authorities in land matters. This book should be a thorough resource for understanding the legal framework surrounding land ownership, management, and transactions in Malaysia, intended for legal professionals, students, or those involved in real estate and property matters in the country.

Key Features:

• Simplifies complex legal concepts through a clear and concise Q&A format.
• Covers important topics like subdivision, partition, and amalgamation of land, as well as concepts like easements and the Land Administrator’s Right of Way (LAROW).
• Addresses all key legal principles such as indefeasibility of title and restraints on land dealings.
• Comprehensively covers all aspects on Malaysian land law, from historical to modern principles and practices.

Table of Contents:

• Historical Background Of Land Law And Torrens System In Malaysia
• Definitions Of Land, Law Of Fixtures And Chattels
• Rights And Powers Of The State Authority
• Modes Of Disposal Of Land By State Authority Other Than Alienation
• Alienation Of State Lands - Surface And Underground
• Paramount And Subsidiary Rights Of Registered Proprietor
• Responsibilities Of Registered Proprietor (Annual Rent, Conditions And Restriction In Interest)
• Processes Of Forfeiture By The State Authority
• Rights Of Registered Proprietor – Dealings
• Subdivision, Partition And Amalgamation
• Easements
• Land Administrator’s Right Of Way (LAROW)
• Indefeasibility Of Title
• Restraints On Land Dealings
• Registration Process Of Land Dealings

Author Description:

Azni Mohd Dian is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She practised law for 10 years before transitioning to academia. Azni has published articles on land, environmental, and heritage matters, including co-authoring Malaysian Legal System: Questions and Answers, published by Thomson Reuters in 2019.

Over the years following the enactment of the National Language Acts 1963/67, a vast body of legal terminology in Malay has come into common use in the courts of Malaysia. Further to that, the rapid development of Islamic banking and finance and Syariah Law has seen the generous application of Arabic terms in legal writing and documents.

In this new edition of Istilah Undang-undang, new terms or phrases in Malay and English have been added, ensuring that this book remains an indispensable tool for legal practitioners, judges, academicians, students and court officials. Many of the new terms and phrases have been collated from new legislation which reflect the current use of legal terminology. The accurate translation of legal terms from English to Malay and vice versa, and the understanding of Arabic terms especially those used in the fields of Islamic banking and finance, family law and criminal procedure become more convenient and easier with the support of this index.

In this edition, terms commonly used in taxation and revenue law have been added to widen the scope of coverage of this index.

Since the publication of the previous edition eight years ago, ongoing editorial input has been invested to meticulously revise or update translations where necessary in accordance with usage in authoritative legal sources. The separate section on Arabic terms makes available the translation or meaning in English.

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

• the litigator when preparing affidavits and making submissions in court
• the solicitor when drafting legal documents and agreements
• the corporate lawyer when preparing commercial contracts
• the judge when writing judgments
• the academician when explaining legal concepts and terminologies
• the student studying law
• the court official in daily administrative work

 About the Book

• Critical and meticulous analysis of pivotal recent court precedents, while the most up-to-date revisions in case law pertinent to the subject matter are incorporated
• Particular emphasis on jurisprudential shifts pertaining to the principles of insurable interest and utmost good faith within the realm of insurance law
• Expansion of content with two additional chapters explaining the topics of intermediaries (agents and brokers) and regulation of insurance entities
• Renowned academic contributions by two esteemed legal scholars and researchers who joined the authoring team, enriching the content with their expertise  

Buku ini ditulis dengan khas untuk memberikan pemahaman yang baik dan jelas kepada semua tentang Perlembagaan Persekutuan Malaysia. Disediakan oleh pakar ternama undang-undang perlembagaan Malaysia, Shad Saleem Faruqi, ini adalah buku yang penuh dengan pengetahuan yang amat berguna berkenaan selok-belok pemakaian undang-undang utama Malaysia. Dengan menggunakan pengetahuannya yang mendalam tentang subjek ini, penulis telah menyediakan sebuah buku yang menyeluruh dan lengkap, namun senang dibaca. Untuk mereka yang memerlukan sumber-sumber terperinci, duluan kes dan peruntukan Perlembagaan yang berkaitan telah diberikan.

Dibahagikan ke dalam 9 Bahagian yang mengandungi sejumlah 36 bab, buku ini menerangkan topik-topik penting seperti ciri-ciri utama Perlembagaan Persekutuan, pengasingan kuasa, kebebasan asasi, kewarganegaraan, Majlis Raja-Raja, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, tanggungjawab menteri, penggubalan undang-undang, badan kehakiman, proses pilihan raya, dan kuasa untuk menangani perbuatan subversif. Ia juga meneliti kompromi etnik pra-Merdeka dan membincangkan masa depan Perlembagaan.

Buku ini membekalkan pemahaman yang jelas dan menarik berkenaan Perlembagaan Persekutuan. Ia sememangnya patut dibaca oleh semua rakyat Malaysia, tua dan muda, untuk memperolehi pengertian yang amat diperlukan tentang undang-undang utama yang membentuk negara ini dan terus menyediakan kerangka untuk menjamin kemakmuran masa depannya. 

CIRI-CIRI UTAMA

• Menyediakan penerangan yang lengkap dan jelas tentang Perlembagaan Persekutuan
• Mengandungi pengetahuan yang bernilai daripada seorang pakar ternama undang-undang perlembagaan
• Menggunakan struktur yang jelas dan tajuk-tajuk yang bermakna untuk memudahkan pencapaian maklumat yang diperlukan
• Memakai gaya bahasa yang jelas dan mudah difahami 

• Provides comprehensive and illuminating explanation of the Federal Constitution
• Contains the invaluable knowledge of a constitutional law expert
• Uses a clear structure and helpful headings to enable easy access to relevant information
• Written in clear and simple language

This book has been specially written to provide a good and clear understanding of the Malaysian Federal Constitution to all. Prepared by Malaysia’s acknowledged constitutional law expert, Shad Saleem Faruqi, it is a book full of valuable information on the intricacies of the workings of Malaysia’s supreme law. Drawing from his extensive knowledge of the subject, the author has prepared a text that is comprehensive, yet easy-to-read. For those needing more in-depth sources, relevant case authorities and provisions of the Constitution have been provided.

Globalisation is a key agenda in the world today and dealings between and among states, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and transnational corporations multiply by the day. The conduct of the various subjects of the international society in their mutual intercourse is regulated by public international law.

The topic of public international law is complex and invloves a multitude of sources, many of which may not be easily understood by the student, layman or beginner. This book serves to provide a simplified account of the legal principles governing public international law. It deals with that body of rules and regulations that govern legal relations between various states and international organisations.

It also provides a quick reference and revision guidance to beginners, particularly those studying the subject. All chapters are written in the most direct and simple language that the general public and the non-professionals, who are interested in the workings of public international law and wish to be equipped with the basic knowledge and principles of the subject, can easily understand.

The authors have drawn upon their wide experience in teaching this subject to prepare this highly readable book which seeks to shed light on and facilitate a quick understanding of the general concepts of public international law. The extensive reference list provide useful signposts for further reading and research where necessary.

This book makes available cases and materials on the Act to assist in its study and application. It provides insightful commentary on the provisions of the Act. Reference is made to related legislation which impact on the functioning of family law as it applies to non-Muslims in Malaysia. A vast body of case law both local and foreign, principally from England and Singapore, has been surveyed to prepare helpful summaries of the cases which shed light on the application of statutory provisions. The commentary also considers and provides views on issues and difficulties which have arisen in the application of the Act.