Wednesday, 26 February, 2020
12:30pm – 2:30pm Land Acquisition: Knowing Your Rights (Download pdf brochure )
Overview
As a developing nation, lands in Malaysian are constantly being acquired under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 in order to accommodate the development of the country especially for mega infrastructure projects such as the MRT, LRT3, DUKE, SUKE, EKVE, etc. Compulsory land acquisition can be a complex and time-sensitive process. Hence, it is important for landowners whose lands are being compulsorily acquired to understand their rights to adequate compensation under Article 13 of the Federal Constitution. This talk will equip landowners with essential knowledge of the legal proceedings and procedures involving compulsory land acquisition and the latest amendments to the Land Acquisition Act 1960.
Talk Points:
- Introduction to land acquisition in Malaysia
- Land Inquiry before the Land Administrator
- Overview of the proceedings at the High Court
- Latest amendments to the Land Acquisition Act 1960
Speakers:
- Denise Phang, Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group
- Vivien Fan, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group
Location: MahWengKwai & Associates, Level 10, Tower B, Prima Avenue, Dataran Prima.
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