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The sad tale of High Chaparral

The old well at Kampung Buah Pala where clear fresh water reaches ground level - Photo by Anil Netto
For those of you still unfamiliar with the background to the High Chaparral issue, here’s an excellent write-up by Himanshu Bhatt in today’s Sun:
Kampung Buah Pala holds its breath
THERE is an old well said to have been [...]

Developer says villagers have until 2 Aug

The developer for the Oasis project, Nusmetro, says the High Chaparral villagers have until 2 Aug to leave the land, according to a media source.  The developer is drawing a firm line in the sand.

Images from the High Chaparral protest in Komtar

LIVE: High Chaparral villagers inside Komtar

High Chaparral villagers at Komtar

Villagers: “We want our land which is our life”

The Kampung Buah Pala residents have released a statement today, expressing dissatisfaction with Pakatan politicians who had promised to defend their right to the land during the general election campaign last year.
The villagers, who had earlier filed a complaint with the MACC over the land deal, are also claiming that not all families and households [...]