Land Acquisition For Pil 2a Road Project Lawful Penang Cm S Office

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All affected parties were urged to vacate their premises or lots by next Tuesday (April 15) to ensure smooth implementation of the Pan Island Link (PIL) 2A project in Penang.
The Penang Chief Minister’s Office made this announcement in a statement today about the PIL 2A project in Permatang Damar Laut, George Town.
“For the record, April 15, 2025, marks the second extension after the first deadline ended on Feb 28,” the statement read.
The statement was issued in response to claims by 13 affected owners who previously objected to the land acquisition because the compensation offered was deemed inadequate.
The Chief Minister’s Office explained that compensation was based on valuations by the Valuation and Property Services Department.
It revealed that the District Land Administrator paid a total of RM24.27 million in ex gratia payments to affected parties since December.
It also detailed that the majority of the award amounts given to landowners, building owners, tenants, mortgage holders, and others exceeded RM1.5 million each.
Additionally, three affected individuals without land titles received RM43,500 each in ex gratia payments even though their buildings were on government land.
The Chief Minister’s Office said land acquisition for public purposes under Phase 1 of the PIL 2A project is being carried out in accordance with Section 3(1)(a) of the Land Acquisition Act 1960.
The 5.3km Phase 1 of PIL 2A, a key component of the Penang Transport Master Plan, is intended to connect Silicon Island to the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge.
Extension until Feb 28
A meeting between Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and affected residents was held on Jan 14, during which they were allowed to remain on-site until Feb 28.
“In accordance with procedures under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the District Land Administrator has received Form N (Objection to Court) submissions from 30 interested parties involving 11 land lots.
“As a result, the land administrator has six months under the act to prepare Form O for court reference and the next stage of the hearing,” the statement added.
The Chief Minister’s Office also stated that any appeal must be made through the legal process and that affected parties must abide by the court’s final decision.
- Bernama

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