High Court proceeds with Duta Enclave assessment as Semantan Estate weighs secret settlement terms

The Malaysian High Court has proceeded with an assessment of compensation for the Duta Enclave, a 106-hectare prime land situated along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, despite Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd's failure to respond to the government's offer. The government's offer, made on August 14, remains on the table, though the specific terms and financial value have not been disclosed.

The legal team representing the government is still awaiting a definitive response from Semantan. The assessment is a strategic move by the government to settle the long-standing dispute over the land, which currently houses vital federal infrastructure. The legal proceedings began in 2003 when Semantan sued the government for unlawful acquisition.

While the Court of Appeal previously ruled that the land could not be returned due to the extensive government infrastructure built upon it, the Federal Court's refusal to grant leave for further appeal paved the way for the current compensation assessment.

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