An application of cadastral fabric system in improving positional accuracy of cadastral databases in Malaysia

Cadastral fabric is perceived as a feasible solution to improve the speed, efficiency and quality of the cadastral measurement data to implement Positional Accuracy Improvement (PAI) and to support Coordinated Cadastral System (CCS) and Dynamic Coordinated Cadastral System (DCCS) in Malaysia. In light of this, this study aims to propose a system to upgrade the positional accuracy of the existing cadastral system through the utilisation of the cadastral fabric system. A comprehensive investigation on the capability of the proposed system is carried out. A total of four evaluation aspects is incorporated in the study to investigate the feasibility and capability of the software, viz. performance of geodetic least squares adjustment, quality assurance techniques, supporting functions, and user friendliness. This study utilises secondary data obtained from the Department of Surveying and Mapping Malaysia (DSMM). The test area is coded as Block B21701 which is located in Selangor, Malaysia. Results show that least square adjustment for the entire network is completed in a timely manner. Various quality assurance techniques are implementable, namely error ellipses, magnitude of correction vectors and adjustment trajectory, as well as inspection of adjusted online bearings. In addition, the system supports coordinate versioning, coordinates of various datum or projection. Last but not least, user friendliness of the system is identified through the software interface, interaction and automation functions. With that, it is concluded that the proposed system is highly feasible and capable to create a Cadastral Fabric to improve the positional accuracy of existing cadastral system used in Malaysia

Proposed framework for two tier management corporation for integrated strata development

An integrated development comprises a group of different owners with different interests, resulting in management issues. Some common properties are not enjoyed or benefitted by all the owners in an integrated development. Thus, the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) introduced a subsidiary management corporation to manage the designated limited common property. Even though the subsidiary management corporation was introduced into Malaysia legislation in 2013, it has been minimally implemented. Until today, One Mont Kiara is the only development that has successfully established its subsidiary management corporation in Malaysia. Therefore, this raises the research gap on the significance of the formation of the subsidiary management corporation on a stratified property and its efficacy in solving management issues. The reasons for the lack of efficiency of the established subsidiary management corporation are associated with the difficulty in obtaining comprehensive resolutions and the lack of funds in the maintenance account. Nevertheless, the establishment of a subsidiary management corporation is essential for integrated development, to clearly define the boundaries of a limited common property so that the owners can have the exclusive benefit over it. Therefore, the objectives of this research were to investigate the importance of the formation of the subsidiary management corporation, evaluate the enhancements suitable for strata property, and formulate a proposed framework for subsidiary management corporations in managing limited common property. This research employed both theoretical and empirical studies. The theoretical study defined the benefit of the subsidiary management corporation and identified issues that impeded the formation of the subsidiary management corporation; in contrast, the methodology in the empirical study applied a sequential mixed method. Ideas from the relevant authorities and specialists were first obtained for the quantitative data. This was followed by collecting qualitative data, where the relevant authorities with experience in forming and managing subsidiary management corporations were interviewed. Consequently, the quantitative and qualitative findings were integrated and explained by Ostrom's principles under the Common Pool Resources Theory. The results showed that the subsidiary management corporations significantly overcame management problems in the integrated development, and the Collective Action Theory could help encourage the formation of the subsidiary management corporations. Several improvements were proposed in the areas of legislation, regulation, institutional and administration, issues related to subsidiary management corporations, and enhancement to stratified properties. In conclusion, this study is significant in proposing a framework for a subsidiary management corporation's long-term establishment and management, and providing a two-tier management corporation system

Challenges in forming the subsidiary management corporation: Malaysian experience

The popularity of strata development in Malaysia have seen the promotion of mixed development and usages that need to be managed efficiently to ensure living within a strata scheme is pleasant. Within a mixed development that consists of different components, some common facilities are made available only to a certain group of owners. The Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) introduced the establishment of subsidiary management corporation to manage the limited common property which could help to resolve the issues in managing the different types of users in a mixed or integrated strata development. Act 757 provides for the establishment of subsidiary management corporation which enables proprietors to exclusively enjoy limited common property. However, to date, the establishment of subsidiary management corporation in Malaysia is unpopular since the establishment depends on the initiatives of the management corporation (MC). This research adopts quantitative method to analyse the formation of subsidiary management corporation as well as the challenges faced in the process. A total of 187 respondents were chosen for this study based on the relevance of the organisation. The findings revealed that the main challenges hindering the formation of subsidiary management corporation is the lack of knowledge on the procedure for forming subsidiary management corporation on the part of the MC, the willingness of the MC; the requirement to pass the comprehensive resolution and defining of boundaries under the special plan. The research ends with proposed solutions to overcome the challenges

Towards "Good" Native Land Governance: An Evaluation in Sarawak, Malaysia

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, where two-thirds of the population are Indigenous. This study aims to evaluate, through the lens of good governance principles, the current practice of the Sarawak State’s formal land governance of lands associated with Native Customary Rights (hereafter known as Native land governance). Being quantitative in nature, this study conceptualises an evaluation framework for good governance principles as applied to Native land governance. Next, this study empirically tests out the framework by adopting a multi-criteria decision-making tool known as The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). TOPSIS analysis enables the integration of perceptions between State/private groups and Indigenous groups. The output of the TOPSIS analysis is summarised in a strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) format according to the TOPSIS closeness value. Unfortunately, results show that the weaknesses outnumber the strengths in Sarawak’s Native land governance. Among these issues, Indigenous respondents highlight major issues with the Sarawak land registry’s efficiency in delivering outcomes that are equitable for Indigenous land rights. This study ends with recommendations on how the state of Sarawak can move towards compliance with good governance principles in relation to lands associated with Native Customary Rights

Towards "Good" Native Land Governance : An Evaluation in Sarawak, Malaysia

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, where two-thirds of the population are Indigenous. This study aims to evaluate, through the lens of good governance principles, the current practice of the Sarawak State’s formal land governance of lands associated with Native Customary Rights (hereafter known as Native land governance). Being quantitative in nature, this study conceptualises an evaluation framework for good governance principles as applied to Native land governance. Next, this study empirically tests out the framework by adopting a multi-criteria decision-making tool known as The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). TOPSIS analysis enables the integration of perceptions between State/private groups and Indigenous groups. The output of the TOPSIS analysis is summarised in a strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) format according to the TOPSIS closeness value. Unfortunately, results show that the weaknesses outnumber the strengths in Sarawak’s Native land governance. Among these issues, Indigenous respondents highlight major issues with the Sarawak land registry’s efficiency in delivering outcomes that are equitable for Indigenous land rights. This study ends with recommendations on how the state of Sarawak can move towards compliance with good governance principles in relation to lands associated with Native Customary Rights