Govt offers Semantan Estate settlement in compensation dispute
Semantan is considering the offer, which was not disclosed in court.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has reportedly extended an offer of compensation to Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd, the company that once owned a 106ha parcel of land in Kuala Lumpur known as the Duta Enclave. Semantan, represented by counsel Janet Chai, Ira Biswas and Alexie Ng, has applied to postpone the hearing to consider the offer, but the High Court has refused the request, ordering the trial to proceed as scheduled with chartered surveyor Foo Gee Jen testifying.
The disputed land, now housing federal government buildings, was acquired by the government in 1956 and Semantan has been fighting for compensation since 2003.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Govt proposes settlement with Semantan Estate over Duta Enclave dispute nst.com.my
- Govt offers Semantan Estate settlement in compensation dispute freemalaysiatoday.com
