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Court dismisses state's bid to reclaim vacant official residences
A court has rejected the Negeri Sembilan state government's application to regain possession of four unoccupied premises, including the official residence of the Undang of Rembau in Sungei Ujong.
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The state government, acting as the property owner, had sought a court order affirming its right to vacant possession of the four premises. However, the court dismissed the application, dealing a setback to the state's efforts to reclaim control of the properties.
The case centred on the state's claim to ownership and the right to occupy the vacant properties, which included the official residence of a senior traditional ruler. The court's decision means the state will need to pursue alternative legal remedies or reconsider its approach to the matter.
Details of the court's reasoning for the dismissal were not immediately disclosed. The ruling comes amid ongoing disputes over property rights and the management of government-owned residences across Malaysia.