STRATEGIC LAND DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR MALAY RESERVE LANDS (MRLs) IN MALAYSIA
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https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v24i40.1963Keywords:
Strategic Land Development, Malay Reserve Land (MRL), Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM)Abstract
There is currently no comprehensive strategic land development model to guide Bumiputera developers and landowners in developing Malay Reserve Lands (MRLs) in Malaysia. This study develops an evidence-based strategic land development model to support stakeholders involved in MRL development. A mixed-method approach is adopted, beginning with an inductive literature review to identify key success factors, followed by a questionnaire survey to empirically assess these factors. Quantitative data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS 3 to evaluate the significance and strength of relationships among the constructs. The findings indicate that the establishment of research institutes exerts the strongest positive influence on strategic MRL development (β = 0.799), followed by special financial institutions (β = 0.223) and the enactment of a dedicated MRL Act (β = 0.146). In contrast, Bumiputera land development units show a negative relationship (β = –0.151), suggesting structural or implementation challenges. The proposed model provides a robust framework to inform policy formulation and enhance MRL development effectiveness in Malaysia.
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