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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the Yang di-Pertuan Agong wants investigations into statutory bodies to extend beyond Tabung Haji, with Felda now in the government's sights for institutional reform.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will probe Felda matters after wrapping up its investigation into alleged mismanagement at Tabung Haji, signalling the monarchy's continued interest in governance accountability.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has stressed that those responsible for failures at Tabung Haji and Felda must face consequences, signalling firm royal backing for accountability across troubled state institutions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has refused to approve a controversial Felda hotel sale at a 60 million pound loss, directing the agency to submit a comprehensive investigation report into the transaction.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that a special task force investigating the Federal Land Development Authority will complete its report within several months, signalling progress on the government's oversight of the key land development institution.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Safe Internet Campaign to reach rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing that digital literacy and e-commerce training should not be confined to urban centres.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the government allocates RM980 million yearly to cover losses incurred by Felda under its previous management, highlighting the scale of financial challenges inherited by the current administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has blamed Felda's near RM10 billion in losses on mismanagement and political interference rather than the work ethic of settlers, pointing to failures in governance and oversight.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is preparing to submit a policy paper to Cabinet within the next month regarding a second-home initiative for Felda settlers, signalling renewed focus on improving living standards for the agency's members.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need to continually strengthen FELDA as it works to uplift settler families and address younger-generation challenges. The government pledges ongoing support.
The Malaysian government is reviewing improvements to land administration for FELDA settlers, including allowing multiple houses on residential plots and limiting heir registrations to two nominees, Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid announced.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was deeply moved by the story of nine-year-old Muhammad Afif Ikhwan, who travelled through an oil palm plantation with his grandmother hoping to meet him at a Felda programme in Segamat.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a seven-part incentive scheme targeting Felda settlers, encompassing housing development for younger generations alongside digital skills training, educational support, healthcare improvements, and staff welfare measures.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed returning portions of FGV-managed land to FELDA, arguing that direct management by the authority could accelerate debt repayment and improve returns for settlers across three generations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pressed FELDA's board and leadership to commit to rigorous governance standards and avoid repeating administrative failures that have cost the nation nearly RM1 billion annually in debt repayment.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officiate FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration at Stadium Tun Abdul Razak in Jengka, Maran, honouring seven decades of rural development and settler contributions.