Govt mulls taking 20% land for renewal


BAGAN DATUK: A proposal is being considered for plantation companies whose land leases with the government have expired to return 20% of the leased land to state governments if they wish to renew the lease, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said this proposal is currently being reviewed by the Bumiputra Economic Council (MEB) in collaboration with state governments and the federal territories before it is implemented.

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