Federal Lands Commissioner Act, 1957 (No. 349) Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 1957 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to the establishment and incorporation of a Federal Lands Commissioner and for matters connected therewith. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land commission Vested rights/existing rights Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Act came into force on 27 August 1957 in West Malaysia; on 27 October 1957 in East Malaysia. Abstract This Act provides for the setting up of a Federal Lands Commissioner, a body corporate which is entitled under section 4 to enter into contracts, acquire, purchase, take, hold and enjoy both movable and immovable property. Sections 7 and 8 refer to rights vested before the commencement of this Act. The Act consists of eight sections. Full text English