Every case of Illegal Trespassing (Pencerobohan Haram) documented on our map exists against the backdrop of law that already applies — whether the land is Tanah Rizab Melayu, Tanah Kerajaan, Tanah Persendirian, or Tanah Rizab Orang Asli. These are the statutes — the references we point to when we ask why nothing is being done.
The summaries below are for public reference. For the authoritative text, consult the official publications of the Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia.
The constitutional foundation of Malay reserve land (Tanah Rizab Melayu). Guarantees the continued reservation of land reserved for Malays before Merdeka Day and regulates how any new reservation, cession, or de-reservation may be made.
Read the provisions →State-level enactments that implement the actual reservation of land for Malays. Each state has its own version; the earliest is the Malay Reservations Enactment 1913 of the Federated Malay States. Defines who can hold, transfer, and deal with reserve land.
Read the provisions →Act 134, the federal statute governing the Orang Asli and Tanah Rizab Orang Asli. Establishes Aboriginal Reserves, restricts outside alienation and entry, and protects indigenous land from unauthorised occupation.
Read the provisions →Act 56, the principal statute governing land tenure, registration, alienation, and dealings in Peninsular Malaysia. Applies to Tanah Kerajaan (government land) and Tanah Persendirian (private land) alike, and works alongside the Malay Reservations Enactment and the Aboriginal Peoples Act for reserve matters.
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