Land Registration of Titles at Stake: West and East Malaysia Compared

Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah; Ramzyzan Ramly; Muhammad Izwan Ikhsan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v2i6.988

Authors

Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam Malaysia
Ramzyzan Ramly Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450, Malaysia
Muhammad Izwan Ikhsan Department of Law Enforcement, Vision College, Kelana Jaya, 47301, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v2i6.988

Keywords:

fraud, land registration, indefeasibility, electronic systems

Abstract

Registration of land title evidences an indefeasible ownership. However, many people have become victims of fraud. Due to the increase in fraud and the weaknesses of the registration system in the country, this study aims to provide solution to the problem. The paper highlights the controversy surrounding indefeasibility and the concept of federalism in the land administration systems in Malaysia. The electronic land systems and fraud prevention measures in the country are also analysed. While other jurisdictions have title assurance fund, it is not available in Malaysia. Thus, this paper suggests the tightening of the security measures to prevent fraud.

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