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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has blocked approval of a proposed Felda hotel sale after discovering it would be sold for 100 million British pounds—RM60 million below the original purchase price—and has ordered a full investigation into how the loss-making deal was structured.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that the special task force report on the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will be completed within the next few months, signalling progress in the government's efforts to address longstanding issues at the agency.
Authorities in Bera, Pahang arrested a suspected drug dealer carrying RM21,500 in narcotics, then recovered approximately RM100,000 in cash during a subsequent search of his residence at Felda Tembangau.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the Federal Land Development Authority's near RM10 billion in losses to mismanagement and political interference rather than settler work ethic, signalling accountability challenges at the organisation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is pushing for accelerated implementation of seven support initiatives for Felda settlers, requesting monthly progress updates to prevent further delays in housing and assistance programmes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen FELDA as an institution dedicated to improving settler welfare and economic competitiveness, with particular focus on addressing younger generation concerns.
The Federal Land Development Authority has named Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir as its new chairman. The appointment recognises his extensive experience across Malaysia's financial and corporate institutions, including previous roles at the Treasury and EPF.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced RM29 million in fresh allocations for FELDA communities, including digital literacy programmes, school repairs, and healthcare initiatives, during celebrations marking the authority's 70th anniversary.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has proposed transferring a portion of land managed by FGV Holdings back to FELDA, aiming to strengthen the agency's finances and accelerate debt repayment while improving returns to plantation settlers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Felda administrators that the agency's ballooning RM980 million debt reflects poor governance, urging a decisive shift toward accountability and disciplined operations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has paid tribute to FELDA settlers, crediting them as the driving force behind the land development scheme's success across its seven-decade history.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to amend Act 530 to permit multiple residential structures on individual FELDA lots. The government has instructed FELDA to prepare draft amendments within two months for Cabinet submission and parliamentary tabling later this year.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is officiating FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration at Jengka, Pahang, honouring the contributions of settlers who have shaped the organisation since its 1956 establishment.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet with Felda management at his office to tackle persistent problems affecting palm oil settlers, signalling renewed government attention to the struggling authority.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the federal government faces an annual debt servicing obligation of nearly RM1 billion stemming from Felda's financial mismanagement under previous leadership.
Barisan Nasional incumbent Muszaide Makmor is banking on agricultural modernisation and industrial development to secure a second term in Johor's Sedili state seat, facing challenges from opposition rivals on infrastructure and rural livelihoods.