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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of strengthening FELDA to uplift settlers and their families, while ensuring economic sustainability and addressing challenges facing younger-generation farmers.
Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir has been appointed chairman of the Federal Land Development Authority, bringing three decades of experience from senior roles in finance and major national institutions.
The government is reviewing amendments to the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to address housing pressures on FELDA settlers' descendants, including proposals to limit heir registrations and allow multiple house units on residential lots.
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PKR Pahang has firmly rejected reports suggesting PM Anwar Ibrahim faced hostile reception at a FELDA event in Jengka, describing the claims as distorted and irresponsible misrepresentation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a comprehensive seven-point incentive package for Felda settlers, addressing housing renewal, digital literacy, education access, healthcare provision, and workforce welfare improvements across the plantation agency.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed returning a portion of FGV Holdings' land to FELDA, aiming to strengthen the agency's finances and accelerate debt repayment while improving settler welfare.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lauded FELDA settlers as the cornerstone of the land scheme's seven-decade success, acknowledging their pioneering sacrifices and calling for continued inspiration of future generations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will amend the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to permit multiple dwellings on individual FELDA settler lots, addressing housing demands across seven Malaysian states.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is convening an urgent meeting with Federal Land Development Authority leadership to tackle persistent grievances affecting Felda settlers nationwide.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to tackling the unresolved housing crisis affecting second-generation FELDA settlers, acknowledging the issue requires coordination with state governments over land and infrastructure provision.
A Federal Court three-member panel is set to rule this afternoon on an application by the former Felda chairman, who claims he was denied the opportunity to argue his defence before his conviction was reinstated.
Malaysia's Federal Court has rejected a final appeal by former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad, upholding his corruption conviction involving RM3.09 million linked to the Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites purchase in Kuching.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed suggestions that a directive was issued to restrict access by Felda chairman Onn Hafiz to Felda settlements, calling such allegations baseless.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions that he instructed officials to prevent the Johor Menteri Besar from engaging with Felda affairs, clarifying the relationship between state and federal development bodies.
Former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad seeks to overturn his corruption conviction through judicial review, whilst proceedings against retired army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan on money laundering charges continue in Malaysian courts.