State secretary Zulkifli Yaacob referred to a post on the Save Musang King Alliance (Samka) Facebook page, which implied that the state government was abusing its power and using inhumane methods to intimidate the farmers, Bernama reported.

“These accusations are baseless and appear to be an attempt to create a negative perception of both the state government and the UPNP,” Zulkifli said in a statement tonight.

He said the state government is committed to upholding the rule of law and would never take any action that contradicted this principle.

Zulkifli added that the state government consistently adhered to the judgments of the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

“As such, the state government remains dedicated to enforcing the law and will continue to take firm action against any illegal encroachment on government property,” he said.

Zulkifli said the state government would investigate Samka’s claims but warned that it would not hesitate to take action against any attempts to tarnish its reputation.

“I urge the public not to be misled by such irresponsible and slanderous claims,” he added.

Samka claimed that since a judicial review application by 186 durian farmers over an eviction notice by the Pahang government in 2020 was rejected by the Kuantan High Court in April, Raub farmers had been facing pressure and disruptions from the state government, consortiums and enforcement agencies.