KUALA LUMPUR: Graft-busters will investigate land encroachment in Raub, Pahang by focusing on governance and allegations of corruption involving the Lands and Mines Department (PTG), says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said investigations on land encroachment started in 2021.
"Given the new issues that emerged, we will resume the investigation.
"We will look into how the land encroachment was allowed to occur (and) also investigate aspects of governance practiced by PTG," he told a press conference after the graduation ceremony for participants of the Certified Integrity Officer (CEIO) programme on Tuesday (April 22).
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It was reported that the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, stressed that state land must not be encroached upon arbitrarily and that firm action should be taken against those involved.
His Royal Highness also called on the people to serve as his "eyes and ears" by reporting any land encroachment activities in the state.
"Don't allow anyone to encroach on Pahang's land. I get upset too when I hear about these cases. It is time we take firm action against them (intruders).
"Protect this land, the land of Pahang, to the best of your ability," he said.
However, the Ruler advised that such matters be resolved amicably, with all shortcomings addressed in a harmonious manner.
Previously, an enforcement operation at a durian farm in Raub sparked various reactions after farmers reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the destruction of their crops.
The Pahang government has denied violating a court order when it felled around 200 Musang King durian trees during the enforcement operation in Sungai Klau, Raub, on April 8.
