Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that a collaboration between Felda and the government will be established to assist settlers in enhancing their quality of life. This smart partnership will address issues in various areas such as education and infrastructure, aiming to benefit both current and future settlers.
Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the Rural and Regional Development Minister, shared that efforts are already underway. He mentioned that the government will serve as a facilitator and make necessary adjustments to address the challenges faced by Felda.
One of the key initiatives is providing scholarships to students from Felda schemes to study abroad. Ahmad Zahid said that they have agreed to allocate scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Felda settlers, potentially through the assistance of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA).
Furthermore, the smart partnership will involve the coordination of Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) programs handled by Felda. Other plans include enhancing infrastructure and carrying out repairs at Felda schemes, pending approval from the Cabinet.
Additionally, efforts to improve 5G communications access for over 317 Felda schemes across the country are in progress. Ahmad Zahid emphasized that while more issues will be discussed over time, major decisions will be brought to the Cabinet for approval. This will also involve making necessary adjustments to certain Acts to enable changes at Felda schemes.
