SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The state government has refuted claims that settlers on Pulau Carey, Kuala Langat, are required to surrender 50 per cent of their agricultural produce after their cultivated land is placed under the management of the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).
State executive councillor for Islamic affairs and innovation culture Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the allegations are entirely untrue, while JAIS is currently taking action against the encroachment on the land.
“The state government wishes to reassure the public and correct the confusion surrounding claims by certain parties regarding the surrender of 50 per cent of agricultural produce.
“The claim is entirely untrue. At present, JAIS is taking action against the encroachment of the land,” he said.
Fahmi was responding to Sijangkang state assemblyman Dato' Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi's query concerning the issue involving Indian settlers on Pulau Carey and claims regarding the rental arrangements and surrender of agricultural produce for land under JAIS' management, during the winding-up of the Second Selangor Plan at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
He added that should the land need to be leased, the rental rate will be determined in accordance with the prescribed procedures and assessment.
“If the land needs to be leased, the land rental rate will be determined by the JAIS Rental Committee according to the procedures and assessment that have been established,” Fahmi said.
