PETALING JAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is working closely with local authorities to clamp down on illegal farming nationwide, including in Cameron Highlands and Johor.
The ministry clarified that the Agriculture Department in Pahang and its district offices do not offer advisory services, process incentive applications, approve foreign worker permits or issue MyGAP certifications for agricultural projects on unauthorised land.
“Advisory services are only provided to farmers or growers who possess valid documentation or official approval to carry out agricultural activities.
“This is in line with the Agriculture Department’s commitment to supporting ethical, sustainable and regulation-compliant farming practices,” the ministry said yesterday.
It also highlighted that land enforcement and administration are under the jurisdiction of district and land offices.
“Close cooperation and a coordinated approach among agencies such as local authorities, the Agriculture Department, Land and Mines Offices, the police, the Immigration Department and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission are crucial in identifying, enforcing and effectively shutting down illegal farm operations,” it said.
