Malaysia legislation
Section 77
Section 77
When treasure trove may be declared ownerless
(a)
after such enquiry the District Officer sees no reason to believe that the treasure trove was so hidden;
(b)
a period is fixed under section 76, no suit is instituted within such period to the knowledge of the District
Officer; or
(c)
such suit is instituted within such period and the claimant’s claim is finally rejected, the District Officer may declare the treasure trove to be ownerless.
(2)
Any person aggrieved by a declaration made under subsection (1) may appeal against the declaration within two months from the date of the declaration to the High Court.
When treasure trove vests in State Government