Pahang group urges action against land invaders, warns against protection
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The head of the Pahang Children's Voice Association (PSAP) urged all parties, including politicians and government officials, not to protect land invaders.
- PSAP President Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli stated that protecting illegal land encroachment harms the state's reputation and violates the trust of the people.
- The association supports the Sultan of Pahang's call for firm action against land encroachment and encourages the public to report suspicious activities.
The head of the Pahang Children's Voice Association (PSAP) has issued a stern warning against protecting individuals involved in illegal land encroachment, emphasizing that such actions damage the state's reputation and betray public trust. PSAP President Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli stated that politicians, former elected representatives, government officials, and government-linked companies must not shield those engaged in land-grabbing activities.
The Pahang state cannot be used as a field for personal or group interests. The people of Pahang want justice and transparency. Never compromise the state's dignity by protecting encroachers.
"The Pahang state cannot be used as a field for personal or group interests. The people of Pahang want justice and transparency. Never compromise the state's dignity by protecting encroachers," Haslihelmy declared in a statement. He stressed that land encroachment issues should not be taken lightly due to their direct impact on citizens' rights, environmental sustainability, and the future of coming generations.
PSAP fully supports the decree by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riโayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, to take firm and uncompromising action against land encroachment. The association urged authorities to act decisively against all involved, regardless of their influence or political standing. "All parties involved in encroachment must be subjected to appropriate legal action," Haslihelmy asserted.
All parties involved in encroachment must be subjected to appropriate legal action.
Furthermore, PSAP called on the people of Pahang to act as the "eyes and ears" of the authorities, as urged by the Sultan. By providing accurate information about any encroachment activities in their areas, citizens can help safeguard the state's sovereignty and protect the rights of its people from irresponsible parties. "PSAP will continue to stand firm with the people to ensure this state's land is defended for the common well-being," the association concluded.
PSAP will continue to stand firm with the people to ensure this state's land is defended for the common well-being.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.