Malaysia

Priority for PPR projects given to states that provide land for free
19 March 2023
Malaysian states that offer land in strategic locations for free or at a nominal premium rate will be given priority by the government in the construction of people’s housing projects

No new land clearing for palm oil
24 February 2023
There will be no new land clearing or deforestation for oil palm plantations, says Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Forest land being advertised for sale online, says group
19 February 2023
An independent forest monitoring watchdog has expressed shock that forest reserve land is being openly advertised for sale online every week.
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Malaysia has benefitted from well-developed IT systems for the registration and administration of land, where transfers can take place within a day.

Customary tenure meets responsible agricultural investments: Country Insights Digest #1 - May 2021
18 May 2021
In this first edition, Daniel Hayward brings you four articles that talk about customary land tenure and responsible agricultural investment. It’s a prelude to the 3rd Mekong Regional Land Forum with each article unfolding the topic of each session.

Challenges and opportunities for good labour practices and worker rights in the Malaysian palm oil sector
MIPO Webinar Series Webinar: Challenges and opportunities for good labour practices and worker rights in the Malaysian palm oil sector Join us for a discussion on challenges and opportunities for good labour practices and worker rights in the Malaysian palm oil sector. Hosted by the Monash -…