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New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] MACC widens Raub land encroachment probe, more to be summoned
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon individuals involved in the Raub, Pahang land encroachment case from about 10 years ago and earlier, including those who have since retired. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said this as the graft busters are conducting a thorough investigation, not only focusing on governance issues but also examining how certain parties had allowed the land to be encroached on over the years. He however said that tracing those responsible would take time, as investigating officers needed to review the background of officials who were on duty at the time. "Naturally, matters such as retirement pose challenges for my officers in conducting background checks and tracing the individuals involved," he told reporters when met at the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement. Last week, the MACC chief commissioner said the commission is already investigating the issue of illegal durian farms in Raub, and that the commission had first opened an investigation into the matter four years ago. He added that following the recent developments, he had instructed the Pahang MACC to proceed with the investigation. Previously, two-term Tras assemblyman Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji had called for the MACC to investigate the issue of illegal durian farms in the area. Tengku Zulpuri, a former Raub member of parliament, said the illegal farms in the district had been an "open secret" for over 30 years. This comes after authorities launched Op Sekat 3.0, on April 8, felling durian trees on illegal farms spanning 202.34 hectares — an area roughly equivalent to 283 football fields in Raub.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Pahang urged to form panel to tackle land encroachment
KUANTAN: A state assemblyman has urged the Pahang government to form a special committee to examine and address the issue of land encroachment in the state. Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (PH-Tras) said the committee could comprise various parties, including former officers of the Land and Mines Office, land experts from higher education institutions, police, lawyers and religious scholars. He said the committee should be given three months to submit a proposed action plan for implementation by the state government. 'A special committee should be formed to review this issue and propose fair and win-win solutions. Encroachment must be stopped, and encroached land must not be left unattended for too long, as this can lead to theft of harvestable crops for sale,' he said. He was speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks on the royal address by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly today. Earlier, the Sultan of Pahang decreed that the ongoing issue of land encroachment in the state must be resolved, noting that 14,494.9 hectares of state land have been encroached and illegally cultivated with oil palm, rubber, durian and other crops. In addition, His Royal Highness said that 5,997.09 hectares of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) have also been encroached under the guise of agriculture, which in reality is an open theft of state property. Shahril Azman Abd Halim (PN-Jengka) supported the state government's firm action in addressing the issue by taking encroachers to court instead of issuing compounds. Separately, Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) urged the state government to consider enacting specific legislation to protect the people of Pahang from online fraud. He said the state government must take a proactive role in safeguarding its citizens against digital threats. The sitting will resume tomorrow.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Set up special panel to tackle land encroachment, Pahang gov't urged
KUANTAN: A state assemblyman has urged the Pahang government to form a special committee to examine and address the issue of land encroachment in the state. Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (PH-Tras) said the committee could comprise various parties, including former officers of the Land and Mines Office, land experts from higher education institutions, police, lawyers and religious scholars. He said the committee should be given three months to submit a proposed action plan for implementation by the state government. 'A special committee should be formed to review this issue and propose fair and win-win solutions. Encroachment must be stopped, and encroached land must not be left unattended for too long, as this can lead to theft of harvestable crops for sale,' he said. He was speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks on the royal address by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly today. Earlier, the Sultan of Pahang decreed that the ongoing issue of land encroachment in the state must be resolved, noting that 14,494.9 hectares of state land have been encroached and illegally cultivated with oil palm, rubber, durian and other crops. In addition, His Royal Highness said that 5,997.09 hectares of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) have also been encroached under the guise of agriculture, which in reality is an open theft of state property. Shahril Azman Abd Halim (PN-Jengka) supported the state government's firm action in addressing the issue by taking encroachers to court instead of issuing compounds. Separately, Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) urged the state government to consider enacting specific legislation to protect the people of Pahang from online fraud. He said the state government must take a proactive role in safeguarding its citizens against digital threats. The sitting will resume tomorrow.
Barnama
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Set Up Special Panel To Tackle Land Encroachment, Pahang Gov't Urged
GENERAL KUANTAN, April 21 (Bernama) -- A state assemblyman has urged the Pahang government to form a special committee to examine and address the issue of land encroachment in the state. Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (PH-Tras) said the committee could comprise various parties, including former officers of the Land and Mines Office, land experts from higher education institutions, police, lawyers and religious scholars. He said the committee should be given three months to submit a proposed action plan for implementation by the state government. "A special committee should be formed to review this issue and propose fair and win-win solutions. Encroachment must be stopped, and encroached land must not be left unattended for too long, as this can lead to theft of harvestable crops for sale," he said. He was speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks on the royal address by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly today. Earlier, the Sultan of Pahang decreed that the ongoing issue of land encroachment in the state must be resolved, noting that 14,494.9 hectares of state land have been encroached and illegally cultivated with oil palm, rubber, durian and other crops. In addition, His Royal Highness said that 5,997.09 hectares of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) have also been encroached under the guise of agriculture, which in reality is an open theft of state property. Shahril Azman Abd Halim (PN-Jengka) supported the state government's firm action in addressing the issue by taking encroachers to court instead of issuing compounds. Separately, Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) urged the state government to consider enacting specific legislation to protect the people of Pahang from online fraud.
