Aboriginal Peoples Act, 1954 (No. 134) Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 1954 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection, well-being and advancement of the aboriginal peoples of West Malaysia. Subject Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Land tenure Ownership Public land Traditional rights/customary rights Right of use Transfer Authorization/permit Institution Indigenous peoples Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Act into force on 25 February 1954. Abstract This Act makes provision with a view to protecting the aboriginal peoples who inhabit in West Malaysia. Such protection comprises different elements, and deals in particular with land occupancy and land tenure. Sections 5 establishes the Commissioner for Aboriginal Affairs, who shall be in charge of the enforcement and compliance with these provisions. Full text English Website theredddesk.org