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Development Should Empower, Not Exploit
The government's rationale for land amendment focuses on providing opportunities for poor farmers with paddy lands to develop their properties. This aligns with global principles of land use planning that aim to empower local landowners. However, the implementation raises serious concerns, as it appears to facilitate external interests exploiting land for real estate development, potentially undermining the original intent of aiding local farmers. The resultant land conversions could lead to increased settlements for outside investors rather than benefiting the intended demographic.