Pahang govt open to discussing impasse over Berjaya Hills land

Pahang's Chief Minister, Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, expressed the state government's willingness to engage in discussions with Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd to resolve the impasse concerning enforcement actions taken against land operated by the company in Bukit Tinggi. According to Wan Rosdy, such discussions must adhere to existing legal provisions and regulations.

The Pahang government is committed to enforcing the law, and any negotiations must be conducted within these parameters. The chief minister responded to a statement from Berjaya Hills, which claimed the enforcement action was unreasonable and unacceptable. The dispute arose from a significant increase in quit rent on Berjaya Hills' property, which was later reduced after an interim stay was granted.

The state government will proceed with its claim in court, including a potential appeal to the Federal Court. However, the matter of auditing Berjaya Hills' resort areas on Pulau Tioman is currently not a priority. The Pahang government remains firm in its stance against illegal land clearing, including in forest areas and the Ramsar site in Bera.