‘Duta Enclave’ belongs to govt, Court of Appeal rules

PUTRAJAYA: The plot of land known as the "Duta Enclave" belongs to the government, the Court of Appeal has ruled. This came after it allowed an appeal by the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Land Registrar in a dispute between the government and Semantan Estate Sdn Bhd (SESB), involving the land that spans 106.54ha (263.272 acres)...

Amir Hamzah tasked with handling follow-up on Woodlands land acquisition, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been tasked with taking further action following the announcement by Singaporean authorities regarding the acquisition of two plots of land owned by the Malaysian government in Woodlands. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter was discussed during Thursday's (June 5) Cabinet meeting following media reports...

Singapore to acquire 0.79ha of Malaysia-owned land for Woodlands Checkpoint extension

SINGAPORE: The Woodlands Checkpoint will be redeveloped and extended over the next 10 to 15 years, with the first phase of construction works set to begin in the third quarter of 2025. This will serve as a long-term solution to the chronic congestion at the land crossing, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Singapore...

Man survives fall from 10th floor of flats in Sentul

KUALA LUMPUR: A man miraculously survived a fall from the 10th floor of a building here. When contacted, Sentul District Police Chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said that the police were informed of the incident today at the Sri Aman Flats at around 12.30pm. "The 25-year-old man fell from the 10th floor and landed on a...

Pahang serious about land legalisation programme in Cameron Highlands

KUANTAN: The Pahang state government is serious in implementing an agricultural land legalisation programme involving 5,526.291 hectares of Perbadanan Setiausaha Kerajaan (PSK) owned land in Cameron Highlands. Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the legalisation will be conducted via a Pahang Corporation Sdn Bhd (Pahang Corp) agricultural land rental scheme, replacing the...

Malaysia yet to decide if it will sell two plots of land in Woodlands to Singapore

SINGAPORE: Singapore's proposal to purchase two plots of land belonging to Malaysia that will be affected by the redevelopment of Woodlands Checkpoint (WCP) is still being deliberated by Malaysian authorities. Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar said it is logical for Singapore to buy the land. However he said a sale or swap...

Activist to be charged with obstructing public servant, says PSM

IPOH: An activist who was injured during an eviction process at a vegetable farm in Kanthan will be charged with obstructing public servants from performing their duties. PSM deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan said Chong Yee Shan, who is also a party central committee member, was notified by police that she would be charged at the Ipoh...

Defence Ministry gives land in Skudai to build Hospital Sultanah Aminah 2

JOHOR BARU: The green light has been obtained for the construction of Hospital Sultanah Aminah 2 (HSA 2) on Defence Ministry land in Skudai. Johor health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the ministry has agreed to give away 28.33ha from its 202.34ha of land for the hospital. ALSO READ: Hospital development fund will be Johor...

Ministers found to have govt land, logging permits will be terminated, says Anwar

DUNGUN: The unity government does not permit any Cabinet ministers or government leaders to benefit from government land or logging activities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said any minister or leader caught flouting the ban would be terminated from their position. "The biggest difference between the unity government and previous administrations is that this...