Walking up to Abang Man’s oil palm plantation on the outskirts of Kampung Jerlun, Kuala Kangsar, it’s clear the roads – they’re narrow and treacherous – are a major problem for him. One wrong move and even a light, nimble car – say a Perodua – could careen off into the dense bushes by the side of the lane; what more a lorry packed to the brim with oil palm bunches.

“We understand that the government is new, but we hope that they can just hear us out.” This is the plea from Tan, a fisherman from Parit Jawa, Muar. Seated on a wooden bench overlooking the port, the 50-year-old is forlorn.