Sultan Abdullah said there are numerous projects still being carried out, especially rampant farming activities in Cameron Highlands.

“Enough is enough. I have said it before and I am saying it now. Although there is approval, such projects must be reviewed. If not, this area will become barren ground and there won’t be any green areas, jungles or hills any more.

“While reviews are being carried out, suspend all approvals in all areas involving Cameron Highlands temporarily, especially in hilly areas.

“Every time I fly over this area, there is always a hilly area being flattened. This is a concern for me and I hope the state government will give due consideration in this matter or else such activities will continue,” said Sultan Abdullah.

He was here to hand out his personal contributions to 21 families affected by last month’s mudslide in Kampung Baru, Kampung Raja, near here.

Sultan Abdullah, who is sultan of Pahang, said he was grateful that there were no deaths during the mudslide. He hoped the project close to the disaster area would be reviewed to avoid damage to the ecosystem and surrounding areas.

He said the relevant authorities should not give approvals to projects at will but rather carry out a detailed study by going to the ground to ensure the validity of such projects.

“They must go to the ground, do not just base their finding by using a map. That is why I suggest the menteri besar, district officer and district land office view and survey such areas using helicopters or any other technology that is available now, including drones.

“Use modern initiatives and not just rely on old methods,” he said.

Sultan Abdullah hoped there would be no recurrence of the tragic landslide that claimed the lives of many in Batang Kali, Selangor.

Last month, a number of houses and roads leading to Kampung Raja were inundated by a mudslide following flash floods in the area.