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Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, aiming to bring STEM education and scientific culture to rural and interior communities across the state.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to expand digital safety campaigns and e-commerce training to rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing such initiatives should not be limited to urban centres.
Parliament heard updates on RM414 million road upgrades in Sarawak, efforts to strengthen neighbourhood watch initiatives for unity, and a women's legal literacy programme that has reached 84,000 participants.
Malaysia is targeting a minimum rubber price of RM5 per kilogramme by end-2027 to improve incomes for over 500,000 smallholders. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid emphasises technology adoption and income diversification alongside price improvements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the Federal Land Development Authority's accumulated losses of nearly RM10 billion to decades of mismanagement and political interference, signalling the government's intent to tackle systemic governance failures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is pressing for urgent implementation of seven initiatives aimed at supporting Felda settlers, requesting monthly progress reports to ensure accountability and timely execution.
The Jualan MADANI KUSKOP programme is being rolled out to more remote areas across Sabah, offering discounted essential goods through cooperative networks to help residents manage living costs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for expedited implementation of seven initiatives targeting Felda settlers, responding to mounting discontent over land disputes and inadequate financial support in Malaysia's oldest agricultural scheme.
Malaysia has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance as the government launches the Salam Agrikomoditi MADANI programme to bridge gaps between policymakers and farming communities.
Malaysia's Wayang Pacak programme combines entertainment with civic engagement, allowing the government to gather grassroots feedback while strengthening community bonds through shared film experiences across rural areas.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will submit a paper to Cabinet within a month outlining a new second-home policy aimed at benefiting Felda settlers across the country.
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 Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present a Cabinet paper within the next month detailing the government's second-housing initiative for Felda settlers, marking a significant policy development for the land agency.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has launched the MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Penang with RM600,000 in funding, combining physical infrastructure upgrades with skills training and education initiatives to lift rural communities out of poverty.
Pahang has resolved land title applications for 99.5% of its 43,600 FELDA settlers, leaving only 200 inheritance-related cases. Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail expects full completion this year.
Malaysia is restructuring its decade-old Desa Lestari Programme to achieve RM2,300 monthly household incomes for participants. The overhaul includes appointing local professionals and upgrading rural infrastructure, telecommunications, and healthcare services.
Negeri Sembilan voters are prioritizing leaders who are accessible and can deliver practical solutions, with cost of living and rural development emerging as top concerns in the state election campaign.
The government has committed RM10 million this year to expand the Special Fishermen Housing Project nationwide, supporting low-income fishing communities with new homes and renovations across most states.
Small companies and local contractors will receive 300 litres of subsidised diesel monthly through fleet cards, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry announced, targeting micro-entrepreneurs excluded from existing subsidy schemes.
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.
Melaka's Chief Minister has announced comprehensive support for the state's fishing community, including mandatory PERKESO coverage and subsidised fish finder technology to enhance catch rates and livelihood security.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin's Dapur Komuniti initiative transforms surplus agricultural produce into processed goods, tackling farmer income losses and food waste while providing skills training to local communities.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has successfully aligned prices for basic commodities in rural areas, with LPG and cooking oil showing significant reductions. The initiative benefits 1.03 million residents across six states with RM250 million allocated this year.
The federal government will refine its targeted fuel subsidy programme in Sabah and Sarawak by incorporating feedback from communities and stakeholders. The BUDI Diesel scheme, launched nationwide on July 1, provides subsidised diesel to eligible private vehicle owners.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced RM100,000 in funding for Kampung Bukit Temiang in Seremban under the MADANI Adopted Village Programme, aimed at upgrading community facilities and infrastructure based on resident needs.
The Upper Rajang Development Agency is forging strategic partnerships with universities and development bodies to transform rural economies through innovation, technology adoption, and value-added production rather than raw commodity reliance.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is pursuing an ambitious agenda to close the digital divide under the 2026-2035 education blueprint, pledging universal high-speed internet access and digital competency standards for all schools nationwide.
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.
Forty-seven participants in Perak's FELCRA Seri Gala village development scheme have received official land ownership grants, marking progress in the country's rural transformation efforts and strengthening family economic security.
The government is reviewing significant changes to land administration for FELDA settlers, including proposals to limit heir registrations and enable multiple housing units per lot, while addressing the ongoing issuance of land titles across the country.
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development has committed RM1.911 million to enhance infrastructure in Sungai Rambai through 2026, combining public facility upgrades with rural road improvements to boost connectivity and economic activity.
Melaka has committed RM2 million towards comprehensive flood mitigation in Sungai Rambai state constituency, with major funding directed at upgrading critical drainage infrastructure in low-lying areas.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has dismissed claims that the Kampung Angsat MADANI programme is timed to coincide with ongoing state elections, describing it as a two-year-old nationwide rural development initiative.
Malaysia's Cabinet has authorized 24 new Tok Batin positions across Orang Asli villages to reinforce local governance structures and improve the effectiveness of community development programmes.
Residents of Pulau Tinggi are pressing the incoming Johor state representative to address a crumbling jetty and inadequate housing for low-income fishermen ahead of Saturday's state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a seven-point welfare initiative for Felda settlers in Maran, targeting housing modernisation, digital skills development, educational support, healthcare access, and staff welfare improvements.
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.
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 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.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Md Yusof Dawam is campaigning on a platform of second-generation Felda housing and economic development for Tenggaroh in the July 11 Johor state election.
Malaysia is establishing 15 permanent disaster relief centres across nine states, with two already completed and nine under construction. The centres will serve dual purposes as community facilities during normal times.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Malaysia's National Rural Economic Agenda must serve as a strategic blueprint, ensuring rural development advances in step with global economic priorities and international obligations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for swift and equitable resolution to long-standing grievances of Federal Land Development Authority settlers, particularly over land rights and second-generation housing provision.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged FELDA to move swiftly on resolving persistent housing and land ownership challenges facing settlers, particularly second-generation beneficiaries, under the MADANI Government agenda.
A village in Temerloh, Pahang has secured three significant awards at the World Rural Development Day 2026 celebration, including the top MADANI Rural Aspiration Award, recognizing its achievements in community governance and sustainable development.
FELCRA Bhd has announced its first interim profit distribution of RM126.9 million for 2026, reaching more than 72,000 participants nationwide. The distribution marks a 7.6 per cent increase from last year's RM117 million.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged rural entrepreneurs to venture beyond Malaysia's borders, emphasising that rural development must align with regional and global opportunities in ASEAN and the halal economy.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's critical role in advancing Malaysia's rural agenda, as the nation celebrates World Rural Development Day for the first time.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan has outlined a focused 100-day action plan for the Layang-Layang state seat, targeting infrastructure improvements and rural concerns ahead of Johor's July 11 election.
The Dewan Rakyat is addressing critical issues including stronger health insurance regulations to protect policyholders from unfair claim denials, ensuring adequate retirement savings for EPF contributors, and improving talent identification in volleyball.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board will establish a RM20-25 million research station in Sungai Rambai, Melaka, featuring model plantations, R&D facilities and training centres to modernise the state's palm oil sector and create employment opportunities.
The Ministry of Health has deployed a RM1.45 million sea ambulance and Emergency Birthing Unit to Pulau Tuba, dramatically improving emergency healthcare access for the island's 5,000 residents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to resolve the long-standing housing crisis affecting the second generation of FELDA settlers, acknowledging that resolving the issue requires partnership with state governments on land and infrastructure.
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 Anwar Ibrahim announced enhanced government backing for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, a microfinance initiative targeting vulnerable populations in rural areas and communities overlooked by existing assistance schemes.
Malaysia will observe World Rural Development Day for the first time tomorrow at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating. The event emphasises rural innovation, digital access and entrepreneur development.
Perak state government has committed RM500,000 towards rebuilding a concrete bridge in Kampung Ulu Geruntum, Gopeng, following the collapse of the village's main crossing during a water surge on June 19 that displaced over 50 residents.
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.
Malaysia's government has committed to slashing food imports by half within three decades, targeting 15% reduction by 2030 and 30% by 2040, as it seeks to ease the nation's RM80 billion annual import burden.
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.
The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority has deployed RM2 million since last year to repair, upgrade, and build fish landing jetties nationwide, with the Kampung Merang facility now operational.
The MyLesen B2 mobile licensing initiative has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, bringing motorcycle licence services directly to rural communities and reducing barriers for youths seeking legal riding credentials.
Barisan Nasional's Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah is pitching a distinctive vision for Mahkota that would enable residents to commute to high-paying urban jobs while maintaining affordable rural lifestyles, backed by improved transport links.
Malaysia's government has committed RM10 million this year to upgrade fishing community housing through repairs and new construction, while simultaneously pushing the sector toward aquaculture to offset declining marine resources and rising operational costs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied barring programmes from FELDA settlements, clarifying that restrictions apply only to using government resources for election campaigning, not to events themselves.
Tangkak incumbent Ee Chin Li is seeking a fourth consecutive term, promising to finally deliver the long-delayed district administrative centre. The Pakatan Harapan candidate faces a straight fight against BN's Haw Chin Teck in the July 11 polls.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that proposals for constructing new rural roads connecting remote areas in Sabah and Sarawak to major towns will be evaluated for inclusion in the 2027 budget.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan is campaigning to resolve infrastructure problems plaguing Layang-Layang for ten years, including flash floods and inadequate street lighting, while pushing economic diversification.
Pakatan Harapan's Danish Hossman, 23, is campaigning on an economic development platform for Johor Lama, promising investment and local job creation to stem rural-to-urban migration among young workers.
A driving licence assistance scheme in Sarawak's Julau constituency has enabled 885 rural residents to obtain Class B2 riding permits, qualifying them for subsidised fuel—easing financial burdens for agricultural workers and smallholders who rely on motorcycles.
The Sultan of Pahang has appealed to higher education institutions across the state to increase scholarship opportunities for students from Tioman Island, citing the need to develop human capital from rural and remote communities.