Illegal Settlements by Undocumented Immigrants Challenge State Sovereignty; Mohd. Sharkar Fully Supports Sultan of Pahang's Decree
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Illegal settlements by undocumented immigrants in Pahang are challenging the state's sovereignty and public safety.
- Pahang State Assembly Speaker Mohd. Sharkar Shamsudin fully supports the Sultan of Pahang's decree to address the issue decisively.
- The state aims to tackle land encroachment and illegal settlements by undocumented immigrants without compromise to protect its sovereignty and citizens' safety.
Illegal settlements by undocumented immigrants in Pahang are posing a significant threat to the state's sovereignty and the safety of its residents. The issue demands a drastic and uncompromising approach, according to Pahang State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd. Sharkar Shamsudin.
Sharkar voiced his full support for the decree issued by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riโayatuddin Al-Mustafa, emphasizing the need to address the encroachment of government land and the presence of illegal settlements. He stressed that these issues must be tackled decisively to safeguard the state's sovereignty and ensure public security.
The state is committed to confronting the challenges posed by undocumented immigrants occupying land and establishing settlements without compromise. This firm stance aims to uphold the integrity of Pahang's borders and protect its citizens from potential threats associated with illegal immigration.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.