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E&E News
17-07-2025
- Business
- E&E News
Interior transfers thousands of acres to Alaska Native corporation
The Interior Department announced Wednesday that it will convey nearly 28,000 acres in federal lands to an Alaska Native corporation that could help pave the way for a contentious road project needed to access mining claims. The agency transferred the land to the NANA Regional, citing the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Interior said the land transfer fulfills President Donald Trump's push to bolster energy production in Alaska. 'This land transfer is a clear example of the Trump administration delivering on its promises,' Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement. 'The Department is committed to honoring the agreements made with Alaska Native corporations, cutting federal red tape and unlocking Alaska's full potential.' Advertisement NANA could not be reached for comment.
Reuters
16-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
US transfers acreage near proposed mining road to Alaska native group
July 16 (Reuters) - The Trump administration transferred 28,000 acres (11,331 hectares) in a remote part of Northwest Alaska to a native corporation, putting more land near a proposed mining road under local control. The move is aligned with President Donald Trump's pledge to remove barriers to energy and resource development in the state. "By putting land into Alaska Native hands, we are advancing opportunity in Alaska, while reducing federal barriers to resource development," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement. The acreage was conveyed to NANA Regional Corporation, which is based in Kotzebue, Alaska. The corporation is controlled by the Inupiat tribe. NANA was not immediately available for comment. NANA supports construction of a road to the Ambler mining district, an area with copper, zinc and lead deposits, but severed ties last year to a project proposed by an Alaska state agency. The Biden administration later rejected that road, citing risks to caribou and fish populations and native communities.
Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Court orders KL land held by Dr Mahathir, Daim and others transferred to Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The High Court here has reportedly ordered the transfer of a 9,723 square metre parcel of land in Kuala Lumpur, where the Seri Pacific Hotel is located, to Umno within 30 days. According to a report in the New Straits Times today, Justice Roz Mawar Rozain reportedly made the order after Umno's counsel, Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, informed the court that the party and the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTG) had reached a settlement. In her consent judgment, the judge reportedly confirmed that the land — previously registered under former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, Tun Musa Hitam and the late Tan Sri Sanusi Junid — was held in trust for Umno. The property is identified as Grant 78154, Lot 40, Section 51, Kuala Lumpur. 'The land registered under the names of the trustees shall be vested and registered under Umno with full rights, interest and ownership in accordance with Section 9(b) of the Societies Act 1966,' she was quoted as saying. She also reportedly directed the PTG to execute and register the transfer within 30 days under Section 420 of the National Land Code. Datuk Mohd Hafarizam reportedly said the ruling resolved all issues, including objections from some trustees, and confirmed that PTG had consented to the application. According to the report, Umno executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan filed the originating summons on March 6 through the legal firm Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak. In his affidavit, Sumali reportedly stated that Form Schedule 17, an application for consent to transfer, was signed by all four trustees on October 27, 2015, along with a statutory declaration dated October 22, 2015. According to the report, Umno owns 85.88 per cent of Seri Pacific Corp Sdn Bhd, which operates the hotel through RHB Nominees Sdn Bhd.
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Court orders KL land held by Dr M, Daim and others transferred to Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The High Court here has reportedly ordered the transfer of a 9,723 square metre parcel of land in Kuala Lumpur, where the Seri Pacific Hotel is located, to Umno within 30 days. According to a report in the New Straits Times today, Justice Roz Mawar Rozain reportedly made the order after Umno's counsel, Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, informed the court that the party and the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTG) had reached a settlement. In her consent judgment, the judge reportedly confirmed that the land — previously registered under former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, Tun Musa Hitam and the late Tan Sri Sanusi Junid — was held in trust for Umno. The property is identified as Grant 78154, Lot 40, Section 51, Kuala Lumpur. 'The land registered under the names of the trustees shall be vested and registered under Umno with full rights, interest and ownership in accordance with Section 9(b) of the Societies Act 1966,' she was quoted as saying. She also reportedly directed the PTG to execute and register the transfer within 30 days under Section 420 of the National Land Code. Datuk Mohd Hafarizam reportedly said the ruling resolved all issues, including objections from some trustees, and confirmed that PTG had consented to the application. According to the report, Umno executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan filed the originating summons on March 6 through the legal firm Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak. In his affidavit, Sumali reportedly stated that Form Schedule 17, an application for consent to transfer, was signed by all four trustees on October 27, 2015, along with a statutory declaration dated October 22, 2015. According to the report, Umno owns 85.88 per cent of Seri Pacific Corp Sdn Bhd, which operates the hotel through RHB Nominees Sdn Bhd.
Free Malaysia Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Land held by Dr M, Daim, others must be handed to Umno, court rules
Umno has an 85.88% stake in Seri Pacific Corp Sdn Bhd, which owns the Seri Pacific Hotel through RHB Nominees Sdn Bhd. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered the transfer of a 9,723 sq m plot of land in the capital city, where the Seri Pacific Hotel is located, to Umno within 30 days. Justice Roz Mawar Rozain issued the order after Umno's lawyer, Hafarizam Harun, informed the court that the party and federal territories' land and mines office (PTG) had reached a settlement, Berita Harian reported. In her consent judgment, Roz Mawar said the land, registered under former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the late Daim Zainuddin, Musa Hitam and the late Sanusi Junid, was held in trust for Umno. 'The ownership of the property registered under the trustees shall be vested in and registered under Umno with all rights, interests, and possession in accordance with Section 9(b) of the Societies Act 1966. 'The Registrar of Titles or Federal Territories Land Administrator must give effect to paragraph (2) of the Societies Act pursuant to Section 420 of the National Land Code 1965 and take all necessary steps to implement and register the vesting of the property within 30 days,' she was quoted as saying. When met by reporters later, Hafarizam said the ruling resolved all issues, including the earlier refusal by some trustees to sign off on the transfer. 'The court granted the order based on our application and with the consent of PTG, represented by a senior federal counsel, to transfer the ownership from the four trustees to Umno,' he said. The court gave PTG 30 days to carry out and register the transfer. Umno executive secretary, Sumali Reduan, had on March 6 filed an originating summons through the law firm of Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak. In the application, Sumali had sought a declaration that the property with grant No 78154 on Lot 40, Section 51, Kuala Lumpur, is registered in trust under the names of Daim, Musa, Mahathir and Sanusi. He had sought an order for the property to be transferred to Umno in accordance with Article 27.1 of the party's constitution, that the ownership of the land be granted to Umno, and for the federal territories PTG to give effect to the order and other relief deemed fit by the court. In his affidavit in support of the application, Sumali said Form 17 for the land transfer had been signed by the four trustees on Oct 22, 2015, but Sanusi and Daim died on March 9, 2018, and Nov 13 last year, respectively. Umno has an 85.88% stake in Seri Pacific Corp Sdn Bhd, which owns Seri Pacific Hotel via RHB Nominees Sdn Bhd.
