Melaka: The Southern Region office of the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), in collaboration with the Melaka Land and Mines Office (PTG), is stepping up efforts to implement the bureaucratic red tape reform (RKB) through improvements to processes, procedures, and policies related to land administration in the state.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the initiative focuses on four strategic projects, namely the marking of Malay quota plans for strata titles, improving the issuance of final titles (FT) for government land applications (PTK), developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for integrated enforcement of mineral resources, and reviewing PTG directives issued from 1979 to 2023.
The proposed improvements are expected to reduce repetitive processes and documentation, standardise implementation procedures, clarify application requirements, and strengthen monitoring and coordination among agencies. These measures aim to provide greater certainty for the public and businesses, reduce waiting times and compliance costs, and minimise the need for repeated dealings with the authorities.
For the review of PTG directives, 29 directives were assessed, with 16 proposed for repeal, four to be repealed and replaced, six to be retained with amendments, and three to be retained without amendments. The review is crucial to ensure land administration directives remain relevant, clear, and aligned with current requirements.
MPC stated that the proposed improvements would be further refined through stakeholder engagement sessions, the review of SOPs and guidelines, the development of new directives, and the implementation of pilot projects. The final recommendations will be submitted to the state authorities and the Melaka State Executive Council for consideration and approval.
Meanwhile, MPC's Southern Region director Mohd Azwan Mohd Salleh highlighted that improving productivity in land administration is among the key factors in strengthening the state's competitiveness. He emphasized that productivity involves ensuring every process can be executed faster, more accurately, and with optimal use of resources.
Mohd Azwan noted that simplified land administration processes would provide better services to the public, reduce waiting costs for businesses, and boost investor confidence in Melaka. Efficient land management could accelerate industrial and commercial projects, spur economic activities, create job opportunities, and increase people's income.
Melaka PTG deputy director Datuk Anis Ali Hasan expressed that the improvements would lay the foundation for establishing more consistent, transparent, and responsive policies and procedures. The effort is aimed at creating a more efficient and understandable land service delivery system.
The reforms align with the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA), which emphasizes people-centric service delivery, improved efficiency, reduced bureaucracy, and continuous improvements based on outcomes. The initiative seeks to ensure that every government process delivers greater value to customers by reducing time, costs, and uncertainty.