| Year | Event | Significance | |------|-------|--------------| | | Land administration was fragmented: the Land Ordinance (British Malaya), the State Land Ordinances , and the Native Title Ordinance (Sabah & Sarawak). | Resulted in inconsistent procedures and legal uncertainty. | | 1962‑1964 | A special committee chaired by Tan Sri Abdul Razak examined land law reform. | Recognised the need for a unified, national framework to support economic development, especially the New Economic Policy (NEP) era. | | 27 June 1965 | Parliament passed the National Land Code (Kanun Tanah Negara 1965) . | Introduced a single, comprehensive code applicable throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak (with certain state‑specific adaptations). | | 1 January 1966 | Code came into force. | Provided a uniform system of land registration, title issuance, and conveyancing, facilitating investment, infrastructure projects, and land‑use planning. |
The (National Land Code 1965), formerly known as Act 56 of 1965, is the primary legislation governing land administration in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan . Official Download Links Kanun Tanah Negara 1965 Free Download Pdf
The official website for the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) of Malaysia. | Recognised the need for a unified, national
When you download a file, verify the Last Amended Date . Look for "Hingga 1 Januari [Year]" or "As at [Date]". | | 1 January 1966 | Code came into force
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All state land is vested in the State Authority.
The NLC has been heavily amended (notably by the National Land Code (Revised 2020) [Act 828]). A PDF ensures you can track these legislative changes easily. ⚖️ Important Note on Act 828