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Putrajaya prepares defence in RM13 billion Duta Enclave land dispute
The federal government is set to contest a substantial land claim filed by Semantan Estate over a 263-acre site in the capital. The estate is seeking either the sale of the property or compensation equivalent to its current market valuation.
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Federal authorities are preparing their legal defence against a RM13 billion claim brought by Semantan Estate regarding a significant parcel of land within the Duta Enclave development area in Putrajaya. The dispute centres on a 263-acre site that remains a focal point of contention between the longstanding property owner and government interests.
Semantan Estate has submitted formal demands for either the outright sale of the land at current market rates or substantial monetary compensation reflecting its present-day valuation. The claim represents one of the larger property disputes affecting the capital's development landscape in recent years.
Government representatives have signalled their intention to mount a comprehensive defence against the claim, though specific details of the legal strategy remain undisclosed. The case is expected to proceed through Malaysia's court system, potentially setting precedent for similar property disputes involving federal land holdings.
The Duta Enclave, as one of Putrajaya's significant mixed-use developments, has been subject to various ownership claims and administrative reviews over the years. Resolution of this particular dispute may influence the broader framework governing land rights and compensation mechanisms within the federal territory's development zones.