PUTRAJAYA: The use of digital technologies such as geospatial, drone mapping and artificial intelligence (AI) should be leveraged by land administrators to enhance field monitoring efficiency, says Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup (pic).
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said upholding the rule of law and societal harmony are fundamental in land administration in this country.
“Land use management must be carried out in an orderly, prudent and inclusive manner.
“The use of digital technologies such as geospatial, drone mapping and AI should be optimised,” he said while launching the summit of the 10th National Land Day 2026 celebration of the Department of the Director General of Federal Lands and Mines (JKPTG) here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Additionally, Arthur said all parties need to continuously pay attention to the preservation of heritage land, including the Malay reserve land in Peninsular Malaysia and native customary rights land in Sabah and Sarawak.
“The federal government and state authorities are always committed to ensuring that heritage land is managed transparently, orderly and based on the applicable legal framework.
“If there is an urgent need for development in the interest of the public, its implementation must always be carried out in accordance with the law based on fair and just considerations to preserve its rights and historical value.”
He also said that land is not just a physical space or a development asset but it is the foundation of national sovereignty, a guarantee of food security and the main pulse of the economic prosperity of all Malaysians.
“The federal government remains committed to strengthening the national land administration system.
“We aspire to develop modern, transparent and integrity-based land governance grounded in digitalisation to enhance the efficiency of public service delivery and improve the country’s competitiveness on the international stage.”
Arthur also expressed appreciation to JKPTG for outlining five main commitments as the resolution during the event to ensure the momentum of land administration excellence continues and remains sustainable.
It includes strengthening the protection of federal and private land through stricter standard operating procedures for encroachment actions and improvements to the Land Acquisition Act 1960.
