Can Foreigner Own Immovable Property In Sarawak?

Q: Who is classified as a “foreigner”? A: As defined under the Sarawak Land Code, a foreigner is: – a) any person who is not a Malaysian citizen and not permanently resident in Sarawak; b) any foreign company, corporation, society, association or other body which is not registered in Malaysia under any written law applicable…

Can I Sell My Portion of a Joint-Name Property?

Joint name property means ‘joint ownership’ or ‘co-proprietorship’ of a property. It simply refers to two people (or more) who each have a share of the same property. This could include cohabiting couples or friends or family members who own a property together. Whether you are a joint owner with your partner, a family member,…

Differences Between Individual Title vs Master Title

Individual Title Master Title Concept Had undergone subdivided process and issuance of separate issue document of title for each unit of property has been done. Yet to undergo sub-divided and separate issue document of title for each parcel of property yet to be obtained. Land Search Owner’s name will be showed on the land search….

Can properties obtained via inheritance, gift, or love and affection transfer be subjected to division of matrimonial assets?

The definition of ‘matrimonial assets’ under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 The interpretation and definition of the term ‘matrimonial assets’ under the Malaysian Law is rather wide and straightforward. Section 76 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Act 164) empowers the court to order division of assets between parties…