KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced an allocation of RM100,000 for each village under the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to implement development projects of their choice.
He said the approach of allowing villagers to choose their preferred projects is in line with the Madani government’s aspiration, which emphasises consultation and community empowerment.
“I have prepared the allocation, with each Felda village receiving RM100,000 to decide which project they want to implement.
“This is not Felda management deciding what project to undertake. Want to buy a tractor? Build a fish pond? Purchase a drone? You decide what you want. I’m providing RM100,000 for each village,” he said when launching the 2025 Mega 3D Carnival (MK3D) at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here.
Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi; Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick; Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar; and Felda chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Anwar said the government bears a major responsibility to uphold the nation’s dignity and fulfil its trust to the people, including the Felda community, in line with the Madani principles.
He said various efforts and promises have been fulfilled over the past three years of the current administration, including safeguarding the welfare of settlers through the establishment of dialysis centres in every Felda area.
On education, he said more than 1,000 adopted schools have been created in collaboration with private firms and government-linked companies, including schools in Felda areas.
Anwar also expressed his appreciation to Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, and the other ministries directly involved in developing the Felda community.
“Under the Madani government, all ministries must take responsibility for improving the standard of living and facilities in Felda.”
