Pay RM1.27bil army camp land premium in instalments, NS tells Putrajaya

 

Menteri besar Aminuddin Harun said Negeri Sembilan had agreed to exclude the 2,737ha military firing ground area at the Syed Sirajuddin Camp, reducing the premium payable by Putrajaya to RM1.27 billion. (Bernama pic)

SEREMBAN: 

Negeri Sembilan is prepared to offer the federal government the option to settle the land premium payment for the Syed Sirajuddin Camp in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan, through instalments.

Menteri besar Aminuddin Harun said the state government was addressing “an issue” with the defence ministry regarding the RM2.16 billion premium for 6,653ha of land for the joint combat force training centre at the camp since 2014.

Following discussions in June 2022, he said both parties agreed to exclude the 2,737ha military firing ground area, reducing the premium payable by Putrajaya to RM1.27 billion.

“We understand the federal government’s financial constraints in resolving this matter. However, we do not want this issue to persist. Thus, the state government is willing to offer the option of instalment payments for this premium,” Aminuddin said.

“This approach not only eases the federal government’s financial commitments over a certain period but also ensures both parties can continue focussing on other strategic projects for the benefit of the people.”

Aminuddin said this at an engagement session on the 13th Malaysia Plan, attended by economy minister Rafizi Ramli, state executive council members and department heads here today. - FMT