Over 1,000 Government Land Applications Under Review for Approval in Melaka

ALOR GAJAH, Nov 4 — The Melaka state government is currently processing 1,110 Government Land Applications (PTK) submitted since early 2023, with more applications still under review. The initiative reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to broadening access to land ownership, particularly for citizens who have never previously owned property.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the evaluation process for each PTK application is thorough, as eligibility requires that applicants do not already possess any land.

“This initiative underscores the state government’s dedication to providing opportunities for those without land to finally secure property of their own,” he said at the Pantai Belimbing Roundabout Intersection opening ceremony on Tuesday.

During the event, Ab Rauf also presented PTK approval letters under the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat programme, part of the Durian Tunggal State Legislative Assembly (DUN) initiative aimed at empowering local communities through equitable land distribution.

New Approvals and Affordable Land Ownership

For 2025, the state has received 263 new PTK applications, with 163 already approved in the Alor Gajah district. The approvals were followed by the issuance of 5A Notices by the Land Administrator, formalizing the process for successful recipients.

“Today, 16 approval letters were handed over to recipients who can now breathe easier, knowing their dream of owning land has become a reality,” Ab Rauf said.

Of the 16 newly approved recipients, 14 were allocated plots from the railway reserve lands in Kampung Gangsa Belimbing and Parit Melana, while the remaining two approvals were granted to institutional applicants — the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) for the Taman Vista Belimbing Mosque, and the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) for a vehicle depot and logistics site.

To make land ownership more attainable, the state government also announced reduced payment rates for railway reserve lands, ranging between RM11,000 and RM49,000, depending on land size and location.

“This approach demonstrates our commitment to affordable land ownership. Land is not merely an asset — it is a trust that safeguards the welfare of both current and future generations,” Ab Rauf added.

Broader Impact on Property Development

Industry observers note that Melaka’s ongoing land distribution initiatives complement the wider growth seen in Malaysia’s property and industrial sectors, especially as the Klang Valley and surrounding regions — such as Selangor, Bukit Jalil, Puchong, Subang, and Kuala Lumpur — continue to attract investment interest.

The push for equitable land access in Melaka supports a more balanced national development framework, creating opportunities not just for homeownership but also for future expansion of industrial land in Selangor, factories in Puchong, and commercial properties in KL.

As land allocation becomes more structured and transparent, developers and investors are likely to view Melaka and its neighbouring corridors as emerging alternatives for industrial property growth, logistics expansion, and sustainable urban development — strengthening the link between the southern and central economic regions of Peninsular Malaysia.