IPOH: Parcels of state land in Perak are being illegally
sold off by individuals and syndicates, with some plots going for as low as
RM500, says Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
sold off by individuals and syndicates, with some plots going for as low as
RM500, says Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
He added that these unscrupulous people would offer the
plots with prices of between RM5,000 and RM10,000 each depending on the size.
plots with prices of between RM5,000 and RM10,000 each depending on the size.
In one case, a 0.8ha plot in the state was offered for sale
at only RM500.
at only RM500.
He said the issue was serious and the state was now
inspecting all affected areas for such illegal transactions.
inspecting all affected areas for such illegal transactions.
“It is happening in all areas, scattered throughout the
state.
state.
“I’ve instructed the state Land and Mines Department and the
district and land offices to check the affected areas,” he told reporters after
chairing the state executive council meeting here yesterday.
district and land offices to check the affected areas,” he told reporters after
chairing the state executive council meeting here yesterday.
“We have already identified some of those responsible and we
are still trying to determine the losses suffered by the victims,” he added.
are still trying to determine the losses suffered by the victims,” he added.
Dr Zambry said the unscrupulous individuals or syndicates
would first clear and cultivate a piece of land without permission.
would first clear and cultivate a piece of land without permission.
“They would then ‘divide’ the land into lots before selling
them to potential buyers.
them to potential buyers.
“Those who buy the lots would be assured that they would get
the land titles from the state, only for their applications to be rejected
later because the transactions were illegal,” he said.
the land titles from the state, only for their applications to be rejected
later because the transactions were illegal,” he said.
“This is cheating. It is unfortunate that the victims have
fallen for it. Some of them have spent all their savings (to buy the land),” he
added.
fallen for it. Some of them have spent all their savings (to buy the land),” he
added.
Dr Zambry reminded the people that they should check with
the state authorities before buying land.
the state authorities before buying land.
“They must make sure it is done legally. The seller must
also show the land title,” he said, adding that those who have been cheated
should report it to the police.
also show the land title,” he said, adding that those who have been cheated
should report it to the police.
On another matter, Dr Zambry commended the Ipoh City Council
for being named the best local council in the country.
for being named the best local council in the country.
He urged the local authorities not to be complacent and to
continue working hard for the betterment of their departments and the people.
continue working hard for the betterment of their departments and the people.
“Never in history has the city council ever got first.
“A big congratulation should be conveyed to the city council
and also the local governments that got five-star ratings. The city council
should continue working hard to be in the top five, if not the top three,” Dr
Zambry said.
and also the local governments that got five-star ratings. The city council
should continue working hard to be in the top five, if not the top three,” Dr
Zambry said.
“It is important that we stay consistent and there is still
room for improvement.”
room for improvement.”
On Monday, Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government
Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar named Ipoh City Council as the best local authority
for 2016.
Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar named Ipoh City Council as the best local authority
for 2016.
The choice was based on the ministry’s star rating system
which aimed to motivate the municipal councils to improve their services.
which aimed to motivate the municipal councils to improve their services.
The Ipoh council received a five-star rating with a score of
97.45, beating 148 other municipal councils. – The Star Online
97.45, beating 148 other municipal councils. – The Star Online
