JEMPOL: The government is committed to developing infrastructure to provide access to housing areas for the second to fourth generations of Felda settlers, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the government recognised the critical housing needs for the group and assured that federal assistance would be prioritised.
He said discussions with the Finance Ministry would be held to deliberate on the allocation needed to implement the infrastructure projects.
"I thank the state governments of Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Johor, and Perak for addressing Felda settlers' housing needs. However, they've requested federal funding for access infrastructure - we will pursue this, InsyaAllah," he told reporters after attending the ‘Lembaran Kasih Aidilfitri’ celebration with the Felda community at Padang Awam Palong 3,
Also present were the son of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, His Highness Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin Tuanku Muhriz, and Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said that although Felda fell under the Prime Minister’s Department, his ministry was committed to addressing issues faced by the Felda community.
"The government is also committed to settling Felda's debts. During the budget session, the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) stated that nearly RM1bil is allocated annually by the Finance Ministry for this purpose," he added.- Bernama
