Development of Framework for Malay Reserved Land in Malaysia

Prevalent issues related to policies of Malay Reserved Land (MRL) in Malaysia are largely discussed among real estate players in Malaysia. Issues such as deficiencies of information on the actual size of MRL in Malaysia, mistakes by inexperienced vendor in issuing MRL’s information, back-door dealing between owners and non-Malays, and indefeasibility of title under Malaysian land system. These issues warranted a measure to improve the MRL’s system. This study aims to develop a framework of replacement for MRL in Klang Valley, Selangor. To achieve this aim, two approaches are adopted which are Secondary Data Analysis, and Primary Data Collection and Analysis. In Primary Data Collection and Analysis, quantitative method is selected as the main data collection and qualitative method for the purpose of framework validation. This framework is expected to provide understanding on the new MRL’s system and will be able to assist and guide Malaysian local authorities in issues related to MRL.