Land Allocation Approach for the Non-Registered Proprietor Flood Victims in Kuala Krai

The purpose of this research is to provide land allocation approach for the non registered proprieotor flood victims in Kuala Krai, Malaysia. Twelve (12) experts from the perspectives of land law, policies and administrations were interviewed by using semi-structured interview to gauge their perceptions in the possible land allocation approach for the non-registered proprietor flood victims. The experts recommended the state alienation approach to allocate land for the purpose of emergency, temporary shelters and new permanent house. This approach will ensure that the land required to shelter disaster victims irrespective of their land titles in post disaster house construction can prevent long term displacement after disaster. The findings from this research will provide significant input to the federal, state and local governments for effective planning and policy making in Total Disaster Risk Management as a holistic approach in managing the impact from disasters. The input will also help the governments to successfully provide a better quality of life to the affected people.