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Court blocks eviction bid for Rembau and Sungei Ujong residences
A Malaysian court has rejected an attempt to vacate residences and community halls in Rembau and Sungei Ujong. The Negeri Sembilan state government has been ordered to pay compensation to two individuals affected by the case.
LSN Malaysia ·
A court has dismissed an application seeking to evict residents and clear community halls from properties in the Rembau and Sungei Ujong areas of Negeri Sembilan.
In its ruling, the court ordered the Negeri Sembilan government to pay RM25,000 each to Abdul Rahim Yasin and Mubarak Dohak as compensation in connection with the matter.
The decision marks a legal setback for authorities pursuing the eviction action. Details regarding the underlying circumstances that prompted the eviction bid remain unclear, though the court's decision suggests the plaintiffs had valid grounds to contest the state government's application.
The case underscores ongoing property and land-use disputes in Negeri Sembilan, a state that has experienced significant development pressures in recent years. The court's award of damages to both individuals suggests their rights were upheld in the proceedings.