Over 1,000 government land applications under review for approval in Melaka

• "This initiative underscores the state government's commitment to providing opportunities for those without land to secure property of their own," said chief minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

ALOR GAJAH (Nov 4): The Melaka state government is currently processing 1,110 Government Land Applications (PTK) submitted since early 2023, with additional applications still under review, chief minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (pictured) announced today.

He said the evaluation process is rigorous, with a key requirement being that applicants must not have previously owned land.

"This initiative underscores the state government's commitment to providing opportunities for those without land to secure property of their own," he told reporters after officiating the Pantai Belimbing Roundabout Intersection project.

During the event, Ab Rauf also presented PTK approval letters as part of the 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' programme under the Durian Tunggal State Legislative Assembly (DUN).

Ab Rauf noted that for 2025, 263 applications had been received, with 163 PTKs approved in the Alor Gajah district, followed by the issuance of 5A Notices by the Land Administrator.

"Today, 16 approval letters were handed over to successful recipients and I believe they can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing their dream of land ownership is finally a reality," he added.

Of the 16 recipients, 14 were allocated land from the railway reserve in Kampung Gangsa Belimbing and Parit Melana.

The remaining two recipients were the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) for the Taman Vista Belimbing Mosque site and the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) for a vehicle depot and logistics site.

Ab Rauf also said that the state government had set a lower payment rate for recipients of land from the Railway Reserve (KTM), with costs ranging from RM11,000 to RM49,000, depending on the land's size.

"This approach reflects our commitment to providing affordable land ownership opportunities. Land is not just an asset, it’s a trust that ensures the welfare of both current and future generations," he said.

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