THE Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2025 is set to bring clear authority and strict justification for any request related to new land titles, including matters of land transfer.
Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said he hoped with the introduction of a stringent legal framework and better protection for genuine landowners, the amendments will serve their purpose well.
“Land fraud is not just a legal issue, it is a social injustice, and it is our duty to speak out, act and reform the system that allows it to persist,” he said.
He said this when debating on the bill at Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here on Tuesday (May 20).
On another note, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the bill makes land services more efficient and accessible
“By removing outdated procedures and digitalising applications through systems like the eSPA, we are reducing wait times, cutting unnecessary costs and making land dealings more transparent.
“The days of submitting multiple physical copies and waiting for months are soon to be over. This is a service upgrade that every applicant, from the towns to the villages, will feel and appreciate.
“Secondly, the amendment strengthens enforcement powers to protect public and private landowners alike, and with stronger penalties for illegal extraction and land encroachment, we are sending a clear signal: Sarawak’s land is not up for exploitation,” he said.
