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About the Book
Discover the definitive resource on land acquisition law in Malaysia, now extensively updated in this landmark second edition. Since the first edition’s release in 2018, more than 90 new court judgments have reshaped the legal landscape and this edition brings all those developments together with clarity and authority.
With expanded coverage, including dedicated chapters on Sabah and Sarawak, this edition offers a truly nationwide perspective, making it an essential guide for understanding how land acquisition disputes are approached and resolved across Malaysia. Readers will also benefit from exclusive first-hand insights into the adjudication process, providing unmatched practical depth and analytical precision.
Endorsed with forewords by both the current and former Chief Justices of Malaysia, this edition solidifies its reputation as an indispensable reference for adjudicators, legal practitioners, land administrators, valuers, policymakers, and academics alike.
About the Authors
YA Dato Su Tiang Joo was appointed to the Malaysian Judiciary on 1 September 2020 and is a Judge of the High Court in Malaya at Kuala Lumpur. Prior to this elevation, he practiced as an Advocate & Solicitor for 36 years, specialising in civil litigation including arbitration, particularly in land-related disputes involving major infrastructure projects such as highways, the LRT and MRT. Dato Su had been recognised among Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers and was consistently ranked as a highly recommended lawyer in dispute resolution. He graduated from Manchester Polytechnic in 1982, and was admitted as a Barrister of Gray’s Inn in 1983. He served as a member of the Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board and is the serving President of the Malaysian Chapter of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn. He co-authored The Law on Land Acquisition – 1st Edition (2018) and contributed to several international publications, such as Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Global Legal Group, UK, 2012) and The Dispute Resolution Review (Law Business Research, UK, 2014). Since his appointment, he has written over 200 judgments in both civil and criminal law, and on 11 October 2025, he was conferred the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (P.S.B.S.) which carries the titles “Dato”.
Pang Kong Leng is a senior litigation lawyer with over 29 years of courtroom experience, specializing in complex, multi-party, and high-stakes corporate and civil disputes. A graduate from the University of Malaya, he was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court in Malaya in 1996. Throughout his career, he has handled a wide range of contentious matters, including shareholder disputes, corporate litigation, tort claims, land fraud, and land acquisition proceedings involving compensation claims exceeding RM100 million. His practice spans domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration, often involving forensic experts, tax advisors, valuers, and foreign counsel. He is also a prolific legal author and speaker, having written Legal Guide to Civil Appeals Malaysia (CCH Asia Pte Ltd, 2025) and The Law on Land Acquisition – 1st Edition in 2018, and has delivered numerous lectures on land law, civil procedure, and property rights. His motto, “Give your best, live with no regrets”, reflects his professionalism and dedication that underpin his legal practice.
