KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor government will tighten land management procedures to prevent manipulation after illegal land ownership transfers were uncovered at the Klang District and Land Office (PDT).
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pic) said it appeared to be an isolated case but the government took the matter seriously.
"This offence occurred during the transition from manual land management to the digital e-Tanah system. While it is not a regular occurrence, it highlights vulnerabilities in the system.
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"We will focus on improving procedures, including data entry and output processes, to prevent any opportunity for manipulation,” he said after visiting the Green House Project site at Kampung Baru Batu Caves and Taman Batu Caves Community Garden on Sunday (Jan 26).
Amirudin also gave an assurance that disciplinary action would be taken against those involved, in line with public service regulations.
He said a domestic inquiry would be conducted through a disciplinary committee but law enforcement agencies would be allowed to complete their investigations first.
"If (those responsible) are proven guilty, we will take further action based on the findings,” he said.
Amirudin also did not rule out the possibility of similar cases in other land offices.
"This is not a simple task, and it could not have been carried out by a single individual.
"It could have involved collusion among several parties, including officers identifying land lists, IT personnel altering data, and others working in concert.
"These actions suggest an organised effort rather than the actions of one person,” he added.
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Earlier, it was reported that police had uncovered a cartel involved in illegal land ownership transfers at Klang PDT.
The investigations, which began in September, led to the arrest of 17 suspects linked to the scheme for allegedly transferring ownership of 9.4ha of land valued at RM7.1mil.
Meanwhile, the Green House Project launched on Sunday is part of the 2024 Food Security Strengthening Programme aimed at boosting local food production through innovative agricultural technologies.
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) director-general Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the project is being implemented at 50 locations nationwide.
It incorporates Microfarm and Greenkit technologies, featuring self-watering systems that enhance crop productivity in limited spaces without requiring electricity, relying instead on gravity-fed irrigation.
"These systems also include rain protection structures and insect-proof nets to safeguard crops from extreme weather and pests.
"This initiative allows farmers to produce fresh, high-quality vegetables while reducing living costs and improving access to safer food sources,” he said. – Bernama
