Pahang: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has called on all parties to identify and develop idle land productively to stimulate economic growth and strengthen food security.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Sultan decreed that the effort should involve both private- and government-owned land, with priority given to sectors that have the potential to generate revenue and benefit the people, such as oil palm, rubber, coconut, padi, fruits, and high-value crops.

"We are fortunate because the state of Pahang has an area of approximately 3.6 million hectares of land. How unfortunate it would be if a large portion of the land in the state remains uncultivated," stated a Facebook post by the Pahang Sultanate. The Sultan mentioned this when attending a briefing on land management and development in the state at the Pahang State Land and Mines Director's Office.

Meanwhile, Al-Sultan Abdullah emphasized that the granting of land ownership will only be beneficial if the owner develops the land and fulfills all responsibilities, including paying the relevant taxes. "Therefore, study this thoroughly so that the implemented solution benefits both parties, namely the state government and the people. Every inch of land we possess has the potential to be cultivated," the post further stated.