Duta Enclave: Court told RM1.39m payout to Semantan Estate was more than adequate
KUALA LUMPUR, September 1 — The High Court was told today that the RM1.39 million in compensation paid by the Gove...
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur was briefed on September 1 that the RM1.39 million compensation awarded by the Malaysian government to Semantan Estate for the 1956 acquisition of the Duta Enclave land was more than sufficient. Assistant Director Tan Tat Khuan explained that he based his analysis on the properties' comparable characteristics, notably their freehold agricultural status.
He adjusted the rate for the benchmark property to $3,320 per acre, based on factors like location, size and development potential. The total market value of the 263.272-acre Duta Enclave was calculated at $875,000, or RM875,000, in 1956 Malayan dollars. Tan argued that since the government had already paid $1,390,602.70 in 1956, his valuation recommendation of $875,000 was more than adequate, and no additional compensation should be considered.
He dismissed the plaintiff's expert witness's valuation, finding it unreasonable and lacking solid basis. The Federal Court dismissed Semantan Estate's appeal against this decision in 2025, upholding the Court of Appeal's ruling.
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