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Hukum Penerokaan Tanah Secara Tidak Sah
What is the ruling on clearing or occupying Government land without lawful authority in Malaysia?
Short answer
The Muzakarah noted that undisposed Government land belongs solely to the state authority, and that title cannot be acquired through unlawful occupation however long it lasts.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Muzakarah noted that undisposed Government land belongs solely to the state authority, and that title cannot be acquired through unlawful occupation however long it lasts. Occupying, clearing, planting or taking produce from Government land without lawful authority is an offence under the National Land Code, punishable by a fine up to RM10,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both. Because courts in cases such as Sidek bin Haji Muhamad did not recognise the principle of Ihya' al-Mawat, the Muzakarah stated that the National Land Code should be amended so the principle can be recognised.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seksyen 48 Kanun Tanah Negara memperuntukkan bahawa tiada hak milik tanah Kerajaan boleh diperolehi secara pegangan, pendudukan tak sah atau pendudukan di bawah mana-mana lesen untuk selama mana sekali pun.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Hukum Penerokaan Tanah Secara Tidak Sah”, 7 May 2008. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-penerokaan-tanah-secara-tidak-sah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-unlawful-land-clearing-occupation/