Support Sultan's decree, urge firm punishment for land invaders
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Malaysian community group supports the Sultan of Pahang's decree to defend the state's land from illegal encroachment.
- The group's chairman urged for strict punishment against land invaders, citing growing concerns and negative impacts on the state.
- The decree addresses the increasing problem of illegal land occupation, which has become a significant worry for the region.
A Malaysian community organization has voiced strong support for the Sultan of Pahang's directive to protect the state's territory from illegal land seizures. The Pahang chairman of the Malaysian Community Crime Prevention Association (MCCC), Daniel Khoo, stated that the Sultan's decree is timely and necessary.
Khoo highlighted that the issue of land encroachment is becoming increasingly alarming and is causing various negative effects on the state. He emphasized that every inch of Pahang's land must be defended against illegal occupation and invasion, aligning with the Sultan's command.
Every inch of the state's land must be defended from illegal encroachment and invasion.
The MCCC Pahang is calling for firm action and stringent penalties against those involved in illegal land activities. The association believes that decisive measures are crucial to curb the ongoing problem and protect the state's resources and integrity.
The Sultan's decree is timely, given that the issue of land encroachment is increasingly worrying and has various impacts on the state.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.