THE suspension of the National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) remains in effect nearly 10 months after it was imposed due to internal conflicts, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic) told the House.
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said over the period, Nafas was managed by individuals appointed by the Registrar of Farmers Organisations, with all operations having to adhere to the registrar’s directives.
He said the registrar appointed the Nafas Steering Council, comprising five experienced professionals in governance and government management led by former Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman.
“This council is responsible for reassessing every aspect of Nafas’ management and operations, including its subsidiaries, with the aim of ensuring that the institution’s recovery is comprehensive, structured and conducted with integrity,” he told Aminolhuda Hassan (Sri Gading-PH) on the status of Nafas’ suspension since Nov 1, 2024.
Mohamad explained that the renewal strategy will be finalised through a governance and competitiveness improvement blueprint.
“The government has appointed highly experienced public service professionals to lead Nafas.
“These individuals are not only experts in their respective fields, but have also provided exemplary service to the nation in the past,” he said.
