KUALA LUMPUR: Felda must continue to be strengthened as an institution tasked with uplifting the dignity of settlers and their families, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the welfare of every generation of settlers must go hand in hand with efforts to strengthen the economic competitiveness and Felda’s sustainability.
He said this special attention must also be given to issues faced by the younger generation.
The Prime Minister said he raised the matter during a meeting with newly-appointed Felda chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir.
“I am confident that Ahmad Badri, with the responsibility entrusted to him, will be able to continue the agenda of restoring and strengthening Felda.
“In fact, the government will also continue to provide full support to ensure that this institution, which serves the people, continues to progress and remains relevant for future generations,” he said in a Facebook post.
Ahmad Badri was appointed Felda chairman effective July 15 to replace Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, whose term of service ended on June 30.
