Pahang: The confiscation or revocation of land ownership from individuals who fail to pay quit rent in Pahang is implemented in accordance with established procedures, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said today. He emphasized that landowners are issued notices, including one to settle outstanding payments, before any ownership is revoked.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, to date, 1,082 land titles have been revoked by land administrators throughout Pahang, resulting in the collection of more than RM1.4 million in penalty revenue. Wan Rosdy highlighted that if quit rent is not paid, the land will be confiscated, but only after issuing notices, ensuring that the set procedures and regulations are followed.

Wan Rosdy assured that landowners have the opportunity to negotiate with the land administrator if issues arise, as the state government will not arbitrarily cancel land ownership and hand it over to others. This statement was made in response to a question from Mohd Fadzli Mohd Ramly, an appointed assemblyman, during the state assembly session.