Malaysia legislation
Section 27
Section 27
If upon an enquiry made under section 26 of this Enactment the District Officer or the
President has reason to believe that the treasure trove was hidden within fifty years before the date of its discovery, and that a person appearing as required by the said notice and claiming such treasure trove or by some other person under which such person claims, the
District Officer or the President shall make an order adjourning the hearing of the case for such period as he deems sufficient to allow of a suit being instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction by the claimant to establish his right.
When treasure trove may be ownerless.