Malaysia legislation
Section 18
Section 18
(1)
Every approved scheme shall specify and define clearly the area to which it relates.
(2)
Every approved scheme shall contain such provisions as are necessary or expedient for prohibiting or regulating the development of land in the area to which such scheme applies, and generally for carrying out any of the objects for which such scheme is made, and in particular for dealing with any of the matters mentioned in the Third Schedule.
(3)
An approved scheme may provide for the pooling and re-distribution of lands, or for re-adjustment of the boundaries and areas of such lands:
* “State Cabinet” substituted for “Executive Council” by virtue of Article 48(1) of the State Constitution.
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Provided that –
(a)
there are no permanent buildings on such lands, or if there are, the inclusion of such lands is expedient to the scheme; and
(b)
in the event of any owner not agreeing to the pooling and re-distribution of his land, or to the re-adjustment of the boundaries and areas of his land, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri on behalf of the State of Sabah may acquire such land or any part thereof as is necessary for carrying out such scheme.
(4)
Any written law relating to development or building operations inconsistent with the provisions of an approved scheme or the application of which would tend to hinder the carrying out of an approved scheme shall not apply to the area to which an approved scheme relates.
Implementation of approved scheme in certain areas.