Jumaat, Jun 10, 2011

FOREIGNERS 'TAKING OVER OUR FARMS'

Foreigners 'taking over our farms'

Vegetable plots that surround much of Kundasang. — NST picture by Malai Rosmah Tuah

Vegetable plots that surround much of Kundasang. — NST picture by Malai Rosmah Tuah

KUNDASANG 2011/06/09: The influx of illegal foreigners, who farm and sell the produce here, is threatening the livelihood of the local farmers and hawkers.

A community leader said the area, which is popular for its highland vegetables, had been seeing a steady flow of foreigners renting the lands from the locals and selling the produce at a lower price than those offered by local farmers.

Kundasang Development and Security Committee chairman Mien Bangaloi said they had lodged complaints with the local authorities, but to no avail.

By law, foreigners are only allowed to work at the vegetable farms as labourers, or employed by the hawkers as assistants, but they are not allowed to trade.

"They sell at cheaper prices because they don't have to pay taxes, rentals, permits, licences or even bills, unlike local farmers or hawkers. The foreigners run their operations in the early hours to avoid the authorities or even the local traders," said Mien, who headed the committee overseeing 18 villages within Kundasang under the district of Ranau.

He also blamed some locals who cooperated with the foreigners by renting out their land.

Mien said some locals would rent their lands for as low as RM50 per month for an area of about 0.4 ha.

"For that size of land, we can produce RM10,000 to RM15,000 worth of vegetables, per season, of about four months.

"Their numbers are growing in remote locations such as Mesilau and Monteki, where I think there are hundreds of foreigners without valid documents."

Mien claimed the committee had complained to the Immigration Department, the District Office and the police, but the foreigners are still around.

"I have heard of the authorities conducting operations, but every time they launch it, not many are caught."

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22 ulasan:

  1. pojiSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 9:30:00 PG

    masyarakat tempatan seharusnya mengusahakan tanaman mereka sendiri dan bukannya menyewakan tanah mereka kepada warga asing pula.

    BalasPadam
  2. Tanpa NamaSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 9:32:00 PG

    We should really stop relying so much on foreign workers.

    BalasPadam
  3. Tanpa NamaSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 9:33:00 PG

    Give priorities to the locals when it comes to hiring workers.

    BalasPadam
  4. kiliSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 10:01:00 PG

    lebih baik usahakan sendiri, pasti kita akan lebih maju.

    BalasPadam
  5. EdelweissSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 10:09:00 PG

    "I have heard of the authorities conducting operations, but every time they launch it, not many are caught."

    rasanya awal2 lagi warga asing ni sudah diberitahu tentang kedatangan penguatkuasa. mesti orang tempatan juga yang beritahu tu.

    BalasPadam
  6. villagerSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 10:18:00 PG

    kadang2 rakyat tempatan kita sendiri yang terlalu baik hati menjadi punca kedatangan beramai2 PATI ke negeri ini. tidak cukup memberikan mereka kemudahan rumah, berniaga dan sebagainya, kini ada pula orang tempatan yang berani membantu mereka mendapatkan MyKad..

    BalasPadam
  7. ice lemon teaSabtu, Jun 11, 2011 10:21:00 PG

    Why rent their land at first place?

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  8. JuiceboxAhad, Jun 12, 2011 12:37:00 PTG

    How to help the local if the jobs are given to the foreigners??

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  9. JuiceboxAhad, Jun 12, 2011 12:39:00 PTG

    "I have heard of the authorities conducting operations, but every time they launch it, not many are caught."

    I hope the authorities didn't purposely let go any foreigners when this operations are being conducted.

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  10. rancidAhad, Jun 12, 2011 4:15:00 PTG

    pelan 6P Hishammudin tidak akan dapat menyelesaikan masalah PATI di sabah..

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  11. rancidAhad, Jun 12, 2011 4:17:00 PTG

    PATI akan sentiasa masuk ke sabah dan beranak-pinak..kenapa PATI ramai di malaysia? disebabkan kerajaan lemah dalam menyelesaikan isu ini bahkan baik hati sehingga memberi pengampunan dan status PR kepada mereka.

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  12. jenAhad, Jun 12, 2011 4:20:00 PTG

    "..The influx of illegal foreigners, who farm and sell the produce here, is threatening the livelihood of the local farmers and hawkers."

    and now hishammudin want to give amnesty to them..why should they given an amnesty while they robbing and raping the local rights?

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  13. luffyAhad, Jun 12, 2011 4:21:00 PTG

    penduduk tempatan yang menyewakan tanah mereka kepada PATI harus ditahan kerana mengkhianat dan tanah tersebut harus dirampas..hukuman berat harus dikenakan kepada mereka yang bersalah.

    BalasPadam
  14. DavidIsnin, Jun 13, 2011 11:54:00 PG

    Naaa Masidi, you should do something.

    BalasPadam
  15. yollyIsnin, Jun 13, 2011 11:55:00 PG

    Kesihan kepada penduduk tempatan kita diharap pihak berwajib dapat menyelesaikan masalah ini dengan segera.

    BalasPadam
  16. oiSelasa, Jun 14, 2011 9:23:00 PG

    This is totally absurd.

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  17. dnmSelasa, Jun 14, 2011 10:50:00 PG

    Kebanyakan orang2 timur mengusahakan ladang sayur di sana.

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  18. 369Selasa, Jun 14, 2011 11:12:00 PG

    True, some of the people there are actually selling their lands to foreigners for quick cash.

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  19. 369Selasa, Jun 14, 2011 11:13:00 PG

    Some of the people are actually selling their lands to foreigners for quick cash.

    BalasPadam
  20. surinah abasSelasa, Jun 14, 2011 11:35:00 PG

    Tengok sendiri, PATI mengambil tempat pertanian penduduk. Apa pun penduduk perlulah melaporkan perkara ini kepada polis yang berhampiran.

    BalasPadam
  21. scaryRabu, Jun 15, 2011 11:59:00 PG

    Foreigners are counting the days to be part of us.

    BalasPadam
  22. akuRabu, Jun 15, 2011 3:32:00 PTG

    Kementerian harus meninjau aduan ini.

    BalasPadam

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