Malay Reservations Enactment (F.M.S Cap 142)

Malay Reservations Enactment

(F.M.S Cap 142)

The Malay Reservations Enactment (F.M.S. Cap 142) is a legislative framework established during the British colonial period in the Federated Malay States (F.M.S.) to regulate land ownership and protect the economic interests of the Malay population. Enacted to prevent the alienation of Malay lands to non-Malays, the legislation defines specific areas as Malay Reservations, restricting ownership, transfer, and dealings in land within these areas exclusively to Malays. The enactment outlines legal procedures for land registration, inheritance, and transfer, aiming to preserve traditional Malay land tenure systems and safeguard against economic displacement. It also details the roles of administrative authorities in managing reservations and provides legal remedies for disputes. The legislation remains significant in understanding Malaysia’s land laws, socio-economic policies, and the historical context of land rights in the region.

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