The Pahang government has approved an additional settlement reserve of 7.014ha for the Orang Asli of the Batek tribe in Kampung Benchah Kelubi and Kampung Teluk Gunung in Mukim Batu Yon, Lipis to protect the community's land.

Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the approval was decided at the State Executive Council meeting yesterday, which was made in accordance with Section 62 of the National Land Code following an application from the Lipis District and Land Office.

“The application involves...