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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not prohibited programmes in FELDA settlements, stressing that restrictions apply only to the use of government machinery for election campaigning purposes.
Johor has resolved 99.99 per cent of Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) land title applications, with 27,639 cases settled. The achievement marks a significant milestone in addressing long-standing ownership issues affecting FELDA communities across the state.
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Rim state constituency is pursuing community tourism and local industries to strengthen its rural economy. The area has launched initiatives including a mountain bike challenge and partnerships with educational institutions to generate income opportunities.
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has committed RM100,000 to enhance SK Bendang Kering in Kuala Kangsar, bringing modern learning infrastructure and academic support programmes to the rural Perak school.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic progress and development must be distributed equitably across all social strata, with particular emphasis on reaching rural and grassroots communities.