Eviction ruling on Undang Rembau, Sungei Ujong official residences set for Aug 24
SEREMBAN: The High Court today set Aug 24 to deliver its decision on an originating summons filed by the Negri Sembilan state government seeking an immediate eviction order for the official halls and residences of the Undang Rembau and Undang Sungei Ujong.
The Negri Sembilan state government has scheduled a High Court decision for August 24 on an eviction case against the official residences of Undang Rembau and Undang Sungei Ujong. Judge Roz Mawar Rozain is to rule on the matter, after hearing arguments from the state's legal team and the defendants' representatives. The government seeks an immediate eviction order, asserting its legal right to vacant possession of the premises, which are listed as public reserve land under the National Land Code.
The ruling comes after the state government filed originating summons against Abdul Rahim Yasin and Datuk Mubarak Thahak on July 16 and 17, respectively. Other respondents named in the case include individuals residing in the official hall and residence of Undang Rembau. The state government argues that it has the legal standing to bring the case under Section 22(1) of the Government Proceedings Act, along with relevant provisions from the National Land Code.
Earlier, the government's counsel, Muhammad Hariz Md Yusoff, claimed that the respondents have been occupying the premises since April 29 and June 29, despite eviction notices being served on those dates. Abdul Rahim reportedly occupies the Undang Rembau hall and residence based on a prior permission or licence granted in his role as Undang Luak Rembau. An official notice from the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, dated August 1, 2026, finalized the rightful holder of the Undang Luak Rembau title.
The state government has not been able to access the government premises for nearly 50 days, according to the counsel. Choo Shi Jin and Asmawi Ismail, representing the defendants, contested the originating summons, arguing that the state government is not the proper party to bring the action. They pointed out that control and administration of state land rests with the State Director of Lands and Mines, not the state government.
Choo and Asmawi also contended that the state government lacks the necessary legal standing to file the summons.
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