IPOH: The allegations of mistreatment and forceful eviction against a group of squatter farmers from Perak who protested outside Parliament on Tuesday (Sept 12) have been denied by the Perak State Development Corporation (PKNP) CEO, Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak.
According to Redza Rafiq, the state government has been engaged in negotiations and discussions with the farmers for over 11 years in an attempt to resolve the issues. The state has also allocated around RM700,000 to create alternative locations for the farmers to continue their operations, but the offer was rejected by the group.
He emphasized that the state government has always been committed to addressing the concerns raised by the group of farmers, who were illegally farming on PKNP-owned land. Additionally, the government has received a memorandum from local residents claiming that flash floods in their area are a result of uncontrolled farming activities.
A group of Perak farmers, representing about 250 individuals, protested outside the Parliament building to voice their objections to the state government’s plans of converting their farmland into industrial or housing areas. They claimed to have been farming on the land for more than 80 years. The group was accompanied by leaders from the PSM party and the NGO Lawan Lapar.
Redza Rafiq highlighted that the state government consistently emphasizes the importance of proper land use and planning procedures. He stated that the rule of law should be upheld and land resources should be used equitably. He also mentioned the state’s commitment to ensuring the availability of sufficient food resources.
Perak is the first state to launch the Food Security Action Plan, aiming to reduce reliance on imported food. Food security is one of the key agendas under the Perak Sejahtera 2030 development plan, which includes initiatives to support the agricultural industry, such as the establishment of the Food Security Academy and a halal meat hub.
Credit: The Star : News Feed
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