SEREMBAN: Owners of leasehold properties in Negri Sembilan should grab the opportunity to convert them to freehold status before the state decides to end the offer, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The Mentri Besar said although the state was the only one which had allowed this, the offer has received lukewarm response so far.
"I hope that the property owners will apply for their freehold titles fast as there may come a time when we may decide to end the offer.
"Also, I would like to remind all that the offer is only for the original owners of the property.
"Once they pass on, the next-of-kin will not be eligible," he told reporters after chairing the state exco meeting at Wisma Negri.
He said those who have been owning the leasehold properties before May 9, 2018, can submit their applications at the district land office.
The title conversion was one of the pledges made by the state Pakatan Harapan in its manifesto before the 2018 general election.
Aminuddin said that although the number of owners applying to convert their properties has been increasing, it was still low.
"The total number of people who have applied is still small.
"This is something that is extremely good and all owners should do so quickly," he said.
Aminuddin was however unable to provide statistics on how many applications have been received and approved.
On a separate matter, Aminuddin said he would announce on Friday (March 14) if he would be defending his vice-presidency in the coming PKR polls.
Aminuddin, who is also the incumbent chief of the party's Port Dickson division, said he had also received reports that others would also be vying for the top post.
"I welcome any challenge in PD as this is all part and parcel of any election," he added.
