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New framework for the management of waqf land registration system in Malaysia

New framework for the management of waqf land registration system in Malaysia This paper aims to propose a new framework for the management of a waqf land registration system in Malaysia that is compliant with Islamic law and the Malaysian legal system. The study sought to answer the following two research questions: what are the issues of the waqf land registration system and how to solve the issues of waqf land registration in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a qualitative research method by using content analysis, legal investigation and doctrinal research. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with lawyers, academicians and executive officers from the Department of Land and Mines, the State Islamic Religious Council and reviewed documents mainly from the Department of Waqf, Zakat and Hajj Malaysia.FindingsA new framework for the management of waqf land registration in Malaysia was identified, which was developed based on current waqf issues such as problematic registration methods, lengthy and complicated procedures, interference in the jurisdiction of the civil court and idle waqf land. The framework overcame the flaw of the previous waqf land registration system in Malaysia.Originality/valueThe new framework will provide solutions to the current registration system within the National Land Code, 1965, which will secure property in the future. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management Emerald Publishing

New framework for the management of waqf land registration system in Malaysia

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
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© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1753-8394
DOI
10.1108/imefm-04-2019-0172
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Abstract

This paper aims to propose a new framework for the management of a waqf land registration system in Malaysia that is compliant with Islamic law and the Malaysian legal system. The study sought to answer the following two research questions: what are the issues of the waqf land registration system and how to solve the issues of waqf land registration in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a qualitative research method by using content analysis, legal investigation and doctrinal research. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with lawyers, academicians and executive officers from the Department of Land and Mines, the State Islamic Religious Council and reviewed documents mainly from the Department of Waqf, Zakat and Hajj Malaysia.FindingsA new framework for the management of waqf land registration in Malaysia was identified, which was developed based on current waqf issues such as problematic registration methods, lengthy and complicated procedures, interference in the jurisdiction of the civil court and idle waqf land. The framework overcame the flaw of the previous waqf land registration system in Malaysia.Originality/valueThe new framework will provide solutions to the current registration system within the National Land Code, 1965, which will secure property in the future.

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International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 4, 2021

Keywords: Malaysia; Framework; Registration; Legislation; Waqf land

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