# Semantan Estate sues for RM13b Duta Enclave land sale or recompense

> Semantan Estate seeks court order to sell RM13b Duta Enclave land or pay compensation after legal setbacks.
- Title: Semantan Estate sues for RM13b Duta Enclave land sale or…
- Summary: Semantan Estate seeks court order to sell RM13b Duta Enclave land or pay compensation after legal setbacks. Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd demands sale or…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/12/semantan-estate-files-fresh-suit-seeking-sale-of-rm13b-duta-enclave-land-or-recompense/238766
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-12T11:05:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: semantan estate, duta enclave, rm13b, malaysian federal government, trust law, equitable remedies, constitutional property rights, news, world
## Semantan Estate files fresh suit
Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd has commenced a new legal action against the Malaysian federal government.
## Seeking sale or recompense for RM13b land
The company demands the sale of 263.272-acre Duta Enclave in Kuala Lumpur or compensation valued at RM12-13 billion.
## Claims unjust occupation since colonial era
Semantan Estate argues the land remains unjustly occupied by the government since a void colonial acquisition.
## Legal setbacks in past year
The company faced setbacks after a Court of Appeal overturned a High Court directive to re-register land title under its name.
## New legal claims based on trust law
Semantan Estate now pursues claims using trust law and equitable remedies for constitutional breaches and unjust enrichment.
## Case set for management on Nov 3
The lawsuit is scheduled for management before High Court Judge Anand Ponnudurai on November 3.
## What happens next
Semantan Estate seeks court order to compel sale of land or pay compensation based on current market value.
## Key takeaway

Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd demands sale or compensation for 263.272-acre Duta Enclave land valued at RM12-13 billion.