A daughter's love affair with Felda


Taib Andak (extreme left) and Tun Razak meeting Felda settlers in the early days of Felda schemes. Photo: Kalsom Taib

My connection with Felda (Federal Land Development Authority) began more than 65 years ago. Felda was established on July 6, 1956.

I was 16 when my father, the late Tan Sri Taib Andak, was appointed Chairman on Oct 14, 1958, succeeding D.E. Fiennes.

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