Q: What is Land Title Conversion? A: In Sarawak, land titles are categorized by their use such as agriculture, commercial, or residential. If you want to change how you use your land (like converting agricultural land into a residential lot for development), you must apply for a land title conversion. This change allows you to…
Native Customary Rights (NCR) land disputes are a common issue in Sarawak and Sabah. For many local communities, NCR land is not just property but a part of their heritage, livelihood, and identity. Unfortunately, disagreements over ownership, boundaries, or development often arise. These disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, but with the right legal…
Q: What is Native Customary Land (NCL)? A: NCL refers to land that has been used or occupied by Sarawak’s native communities under customary law, typically for farming, hunting, and other traditional activities. It is legally recognized under the Sarawak Land Code and is meant to be owned only by natives. Q: Who qualifies as…
Q: Who is classified as a “foreigner”? A: As defined under the Sarawak Land Code, a foreigner is: – a) any person who is not a Malaysian citizen and not permanently resident in Sarawak; b) any foreign company, corporation, society, association or other body which is not registered in Malaysia under any written law applicable…
Whether the date of delivery of the vacant possession of the building in Sarawak shall be calculated from the date the booking fee was paid OR from the date the Sale and Purchase Agreement was signed? The method of calculating the date of delivery of vacant possession in Sarawak is provided in the Form B of Housing Development…
Guide to Legal Friendly Loan Agreements What is a “Friendly Loan Agreement”? A friendly loan agreement is a contractual document that outlines the terms of a loan between two individuals. The document can define the amount of money or other property that is being loaned, the payment terms, and other conditions required for repayment. It…
The Definitive Guide to MOT Procedures In Sarawak Before presenting the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) for registration purpose at the Land and Survey Department, Sarawak, we must ensure that we follow the required procedure. Procedure: Preparation of complete MOT Prepare one (1) original copy and two (2) duplicate copies of the MOT Make sure that…
Can Or Cannot? : Purchase of Immovable Property in Sarawak by a FOREIGNER The law governing the immovable property in Sarawak is different from West Malaysia. Immovable property in Sarawak is governed by the Sarawak Land Code, whereas the immovable property in West Malaysia is governed by the National Land Code. As the state of…
Sarawak: What should you do when your original individual/strata title lost? TAKE NOTE that ownership of an immovable property is evidenced by having one’s name registered on the individual/strata title (provided that the same has been issued by the relevant authorities). If you lost your original individual/strata title of your immovable property in Sarawak, you…
