CAMERON HIGHLANDS, 11 September 2025 – Kebawah Duli Paduka Baginda Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah bertitah menegaskan tidak mahu melihat penerokaan haram berlaku di negeri ini khususnya di Cameron Highlands.
Paduka Baginda bertitah, besar harapan agar tiada lagi kawasan-kawasan yang dibuka sewenang-wenangnya, bukit-bukit yang cantik ini ditarah tanpa ambil kira ketinggian bukit atau cerun bukit dengan sewenang wenangnya.
“Kita perlu mulakan prosedur dan protokol yang baharu, saya seru supaya semua ambil tahu hal ini. Saya dah maklum pada Kerajaan Negeri dan Exco supaya ambil tahu hal ini secara mendalam supaya jadikan ini satu ‘benchmark’ kepada projek-projek akan datang.
“Kita tidak mahu lagi lihat bukit dipotong sewenang-wenangnya dan tanpa peraturan yang sebenarnya, dan tuan projek berkenaan mesti bertanggungjawab pada bukit-bukit atau tanah tanah yang dipotong,” titah Paduka Baginda.
Paduka Baginda bertitah demikian ketika merasmikan Sustainable Modern Agriculture Cameron Highlands (SMACH) Agropark Fasa 1 di Tringkap, di sini, hari ini.
Dalam pada itu, Paduka Baginda bertitah usaha yang dilakukan adalah untuk rakyat memahami hasrat, misi dan visi Paduka Baginda berhubung dengan soal pertanian dan keterjaminan makanan.
“Ini menunjukkan betapa minat dan kesungguhan saya terhadap kawasan Cameron Highlands khususnya.
Pagi tadi saya terbang dari KL ke sini dan menyeberangi Lembah Bertam seperti mana saya nyatakan tempoh hari, Lembah Bertam bukan seperti dahulu lagi, sekarang dah jadi lembah plastik dan saya mungkin nak tukar nama kerana plastik terlampau banyak sangat dan langsung tidak menggambarkan kecantikan Lembah Bertam yang sebenarnya seperti di zaman dahulu.
“Nasi dah jadi bubur, kita tak nak menunding jari..semua pihak perlu bertanggungjawab dan dengan adanya projek ini saya akan beri tumpuan khusus projek ini (SMACH) dan saya berterima kasih kepada pihak kerajaan, pihak pejabat daerah dan tanah serta Majlis Daerah (Cameron Highlands) kerana berjaya meluluskan projek ini dalam tempoh masa dua tahun.,” titah Paduka Baginda.
Tegas Paduka Baginda, walaupun kelulusan mengambil satu tempoh masa yang mungkin agak lama namun ia mengikut peraturan yang diperuntukkan.
“Don’t cut corners, when it comes to approval (bila melibatkan kelulusan) kawasan-kawasan tinggi seperti di Cameron Highlands.
Saya tidak mahu adanya projek-projek akan datang diluluskan sewenang-wenangnya,” tegas Paduka Baginda.
Sementara itu Paduka Baginda bertitah, projek SMACH Agropark turut menekankan enam aspek utama yang boleh dijadikan panduan dalam pembangunan pertanian pada masa depan.
“Aspek berkenaan merangkumi penggunaan teknologi moden termasuk pertanian pintar (smart farming), kedua adalah amalan pertanian lestari, penggunaan baja organik dan kawalan perosak biologi.
” Ketiga adalah pemantauan alam sekitar, zon pertanian terkawal dan kawalan terhadap pembukaan tanah serta bukit manakala keempat ialah latihan dan pendidikan kepada petani.
” Kelima ialah pengurusan sisa pertanian yang cekap dan yang keenam sudah tentu sokongan kerajaan negeri dan pusat bagi membantu petani,” titah Paduka Baginda. -KESULTANAN PAHANG
HRH THE SULTAN OF PAHANG DECLARES NO MORE ILLEGAL LAND CLEARING IN CAMERON HIGHLANDS
CAMERON HIGHLANDS, September 11, 2025 – His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, has firmly declared that he does not wish to see any further illegal land clearing in the state, particularly in Cameron Highlands.
His Royal Highness expressed his hope that no more areas would be opened indiscriminately and that the natural beauty of the highlands would no longer be sacrificed by the uncontrolled cutting of hills and slopes.
“We must start with new procedures and protocols. I urge everyone to take this matter seriously. I have informed the State Government and the Exco to study this issue in depth and to make it a benchmark for future projects.
“We must not allow hills to be cut recklessly without proper regulation, and the project owners must be held accountable for the land and slopes they clear,” His Royal Highness decreed.
The Sultan of Pahang made the remarks when officiating the opening of the Sustainable Modern Agriculture Cameron Highlands (SMACH) Agropark – Phase 1 in Tringkap, here, today.
His Royal Highness also stressed that the effort was aimed at ensuring the people understood his aspirations, mission, and vision regarding agriculture and food security.
“This reflects my deep interest and commitment to Cameron Highlands in particular. This morning, I flew from Kuala Lumpur and crossed over Lembah Bertam. As I mentioned previously, Lembah Bertam is no longer what it used to be. It has now become a ‘valley of plastic’ due to the excessive use of plastic coverings, which no longer reflect the natural beauty of the valley as it once was.
“What’s done is done; we do not wish to point fingers. Everyone must take responsibility. With this project (SMACH), I will give my full attention, and I thank the State Government, the District and Land Office, as well as the District Council (Cameron Highlands) for successfully approving this project within two years,” His Royal Highness said.
His Royal Highness further emphasized that while the approval process might have taken longer, it was in accordance with the proper regulations.
“Don’t cut corners when it comes to approvals, especially in highland areas like Cameron Highlands. I do not want to see any future projects approved indiscriminately,” His Royal Highness stressed.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness highlighted that the SMACH Agropark also focuses on six key aspects that should serve as guidelines for the future of agricultural development.
“These aspects include the use of modern technology such as smart farming; secondly, the practice of sustainable agriculture, organic fertilizers, and biological pest control; third, environmental monitoring, controlled agricultural zones, and regulation of land and hill clearing; fourth, training and education for farmers; fifth, efficient agricultural waste management; and sixth, strong support from both the state and federal governments to assist farmers,” His Royal Highness decreed. -KESULTANAN PAHANG