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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen FELDA as it works to improve the welfare of settlers and their families, with particular focus on younger-generation challenges.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has unveiled RM100,000 in funding for Kampung Bukit Temiang under the MADANI Adopted Village Initiative, with resources earmarked for community facility improvements and infrastructure repairs.
The government is reviewing improvements to land administration for FELDA settlers, including proposals to limit heir registration and allow multiple housing units on residential lots, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced in Parliament.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has demanded urgent action to resolve decades-old disputes affecting Federal Land Development Authority settlers over land titles and second-generation housing arrangements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the federal government now shoulders Felda's nearly RM1 billion annual debt obligation, a consequence of accumulated administrative shortcomings in the settler organization.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the Kampung Angkat MADANI programme is a long-standing nationwide initiative unconnected to ongoing state elections, emphasising the government's commitment to pre-campaign election conduct guidelines.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Felda to avoid repeating historical mistakes as the Federal Land Development Authority grapples with nearly RM1 billion in debt, emphasising the need for stricter financial discipline and accountable administration.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's crucial role in advancing Malaysia's rural development agenda, marking the inaugural celebration of World Rural Development Day on July 6.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has lauded FELDA settlers as the foundation of Malaysia's seven-decade land development achievement, acknowledging their sacrifices at a national celebration attended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to amend the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to permit multiple residential structures on individual FELDA plots, addressing housing needs among settler communities across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on FELDA to urgently address persistent housing and land ownership problems affecting second-generation settlers, emphasising the need for swift action and comprehensive solutions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to bolster government support for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, elevating the microfinance programme as a cornerstone initiative to ensure rural and underserved communities receive adequate assistance.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for rural development to transcend national boundaries, encouraging Malaysian entrepreneurs to tap into regional and international markets including the ASEAN and global halal economies.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate FELDA's 70th anniversary at Stadium Tun Abdul Razak in Jengka, recognising the contributions of settlers who have shaped the authority since 1956.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the federal government must annually service nearly RM1 billion in Felda debt stemming from institutional mismanagement, emphasizing the need to protect settler welfare.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to addressing the protracted housing crisis affecting second-generation FELDA settlers, though resolving the matter will depend on collaboration with state governments overseeing land and infrastructure matters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not banned programmes in FELDA settlements, emphasising that restrictions apply only to the use of federal machinery for election campaigning, not to events themselves.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled that proposals for new rural road infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak could feature in the 2027 budget, provided they meet connectivity criteria and regulatory requirements.
At 23, Pakatan Harapan's Danish Hossman Abd Rahman is the youngest candidate in Johor's state election, vowing to bring investment and employment opportunities to Johor Lama to stem youth migration to cities and Singapore.
MNRB Holdings has distributed nearly RM600,000 across six schools under its Lestari Cemerlang Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative that supports academic performance, character building and school infrastructure in rural and underserved areas.
Johor has resolved a decades-long land ownership crisis affecting Felda settlers, with 27,639 residents now holding official titles to their properties following state government approval.
Johor has resolved 99.99 per cent of FELDA land title applications affecting thousands of settlers. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi presented land titles to 210 settlers across three districts, marking a significant milestone in addressing long-standing property disputes.
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has invested RM100,000 to upgrade SK Bendang Kering in Kuala Kangsar under a school adoption programme, providing modern learning facilities and academic support to rural students.
Malaysia's Department of Orang Asli Development reports that 224,559 indigenous people across Peninsular Malaysia are accessing expanded government support spanning education, healthcare, business development and infrastructure projects.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic progress must be inclusive, benefiting all Malaysians including rural farmers, fishermen and smallholders, not just large-scale projects.