Malaysia legislation

Section 40

of Sabah Forestry Development Authority Enactment 1981

Section 40

(1)

The Yang di-Pertua Negeri may at any time by order vest any State land or movable property of the Government in the Authority where it appears desirable to do so to enable the Authority to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

(2)

Property vested in the Authority under this section may be so vested absolutely or subject to such terms and conditions as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri may think fit to impose.

(3)

Where any land is vested in the Authority under this section a delivery of a copy of the order concerned shall, notwithstanding any provision of any State law to the contrary, be sufficient authority to any public officer charged with the responsibility for registering dealings with land or the issue of title thereto, and any such officer shall thereupon, without payment of fee, take all necessary steps to perfect the title of the Authority to such land.

Emergency powers of General Manager.