Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- Land acquisition in Malaysia under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 (Act 486) (LAA) can be described in ABCs - literally.

Here's why.

A is Form A under Section 4(1). Whenever any land is likely to be acquired for any of the purposes under Section 3 - that is, (a) public purpose, (b) purpose beneficial to the economic development of the country or to the public generally or any class of the public, or (c) purpose of mining or for residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial or recreational purposes or any combination of such purposes - the State Authority shall first publish a notification in Form A in the Gazette to notify the public.

B is Form B under Section 5(1). The State Director of Lands and Mines may ...