2nd February 2014- The signboard at the entrance to the District Land office, stands forlorn, totally ignored by all around it. It has been standing there since 2008 proudly proclaiming the following:
“Please be informed that all land applications for Grant titled land and Temporary Occupation Licenses have been frozen for the District of Cameron Highlands as per the decision made at the Exco Meeting Bil No 25/2008 on the 30th July 2008 for Temporary Occupation Licenses and Bil No 31/2008 on the 24th September 2008 for Grant titled land.”
Anyone applying for new TOL’s will be politely reminded of this “decree”. Even Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob will use this to defend the state government whenever called upon by the media to explain illegal land clearing.” We have not issued any new TOLs since 2008.”