Pahang govt’s land transfer to Genting for review by court

pahang govt’s land transfer to genting for review by court

Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd, which manages the roads going to and on the highland, is reportedly planning to impose toll charges on the general public intending to access Genting Highlands. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: The Kuantan High Court has granted a landowner leave to commence judicial review against the Pahang government and several others over a denial of his right to use the main access road to Genting Highlands.

Khoh Siew Kim, who owns four plots of land in the area, claimed the state government’s disposal of eight plots of land to Genting Highlands Bhd contravened the National Land Code and the Federal Constitution.

The main access road to the highland sits on these eight plots of land.

Khoh is seeking a court declaration that the state government’s transfer of land is illegal.

He told a media conference today he was aware of reports claiming that toll plazas may be built in Gohtong Jaya on the way up to the resort and theme park.

Khoh said any disposal of land to a private entity will affect the right of way of the general public to Genting Highlands.

He also said the main access road has been used by members of the public and individuals who own land in the area ever since the resort started its operations.

“I am taking this initiative (judicial review) to challenge the (state government’s) decision (to dispose of the land) as a means to defend our right to travel freely,” Khoh said.

Justice Radzi Harun granted leave to Khoh last week after the court was told the Attorney-General’s Chambers had no objections to the matter proceeding to a full hearing.

Last month, it was reported that Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd, which manages the roads going to and on the highland, planned to impose toll charges on the general public for its use.

However, the Bentong municipal council issued a stop work order as the developer did not comply with the prescribed conditions or seek approval from the local authority before commencing work.

The Pahang state government was also reported to be in the dark over the plans for a toll station. Pahang state executive councillor Leong Yu Man said the matter was not raised during executive council meetings.

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