31 hauled up outside Pahang MB’s office

Thirty one people from Cameron Highlands were detained outside the Pahang Mentri Besar’s office, where they had turned up to insist on an appointment.

They refused to leave when asked to disperse.

The group is now being held at the Kuantan District Police Headquarters. The 31 comprises 13 men, 12 women and six children.

Their problems range from lack of even temporary titles to the land they have been toiling on, to worries over landslides to issues related to applications for stalls.

PSM sources claimed the Pahang MB had said he would visit the villagers in Cameron Highlands to try and resolve their problem. But after two months, the residents had not succeeded in getting an appointment with him.

So they decided to go to the MB and insist on an appointment.

Meanwhile Bukit Jalil estate workers are asking 4 acres for 41 families after staying for four generation in the estates. Prime Minister Najib has agreed to meet three of their representatives today.

At the meeting, the PM said he needed more time to study the issue. The workers said they hope he had the political will to resolve the issue.

- anilnetto