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The native Malay population is composed almost 
entirely of peasants or fishers; Kuala Trengganu is 
the only town (12,000 inhabitants). 
Except in the Trengganu and Besut districts, 
where wide rice-fields are cultivated and the popula- 
tion has spread over considerable plains, the peasants 
occupy narrow strips along the river banks. The 
fishing population is disposed along the coast and 
at the river mouths. The interior of the State 
away from the rivers is unexplored and almost un- 
inhabited. 
Native 4. The native population holds its 
Tenure. land according to the ancient semi- 
feudal theory of Malay tenure, viz: 
direct from the Raja, on the three conditions of 
continuous cultivation, personal service of the Raja, 
and payment of titles of produce. Legislation is 
being introduced for the settlement of holdings and 
issue of titles on principles consistent with existing 
tenure. 
Resumption 5. The Trengganu Government aided 
of by a loan from the Straits Settlements 
Concessions, has taken in hand the resumption of 
the large undeveloped Ruling House 
Concessions referred to in paragraph 1, with the 
result that the greater portion of areas distributed 
by the late Sultan has now reverted to the control 
of the Land Office. The same loan has enabled 
a system of trunk roads to be commenced. A 
European Officer was appointed Commissioner of 
Lands and Mines at the commencement of 1923: 
prompt consideration can now be given to applica- 
tions for both agricultural and mining grants; and 
security of title can be promised to investors. 
