An overview of strata and stratum objects for Malaysian 3D cadastre

Abstract

Malaysia land administration traditionally base on Malaysia land law while cadastre system in Malaysia consist of land registration system and cadastral survey and mapping registration system which have different structures and authorisations, since land registration is a state government juridical while cadastral survey and mapping is under federal jurisdiction. It provides a variety of rights, depending on the traditions at the country but the legalistic cadastre system and land law are still using 2D geometric in legal and law expression for land and property tenure and have not been prepared to register in 3D situation. For example, as we notice that National Land Code 1965, Strata Title Act 1985, Survey Regulation 1976, Sale and Purchase Agreement, Property Valuation Report as well as Cadastral Map which as a binding and legal document do not give enough volume and height information for strata and stratum objects. Land use rights are one of the rights that are often based on occupation of land over a long period and can be defined in written law or by traditions. In addition, land as the fundamental or base for all forms human activities where it serves human needs for shelter, labour, the economic needs for business, food, financial and other resources as well as the different kinds of societal needs of the community. Hence, a systematic record of lands in all matter that is registration of the detail of transaction and other things are very importance in the land administration, planning and development of land. This means that, due to more and more needs ground space, the 2D paradigm in law and legal should be changed (Nordin, 2001).