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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for digital safety awareness programmes to be expanded beyond urban centres to reach rural communities and FELDA settlements, enabling better participation in the digital economy.
Malaysia's government is progressing RM414 million in infrastructure upgrades for rural logging roads in Sarawak's Baram and Julau districts, while launching expanded initiatives to strengthen community cohesion and women's legal protections nationwide.
Malaysia is targeting a minimum rubber price of RM5 per kilogramme by end-2027 to boost incomes for over 500,000 smallholders who produce 80% of the country's rubber output.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Felda's nearly RM10 billion in losses to mismanagement and political interference rather than the work ethic of settlers, signalling potential governance reforms ahead.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the Federal Land Development Authority has accumulated nearly RM10 billion in losses stemming from mismanagement and political interference, signalling a major governance challenge.
Malaysia's Jualan MADANI KUSKOP programme is expanding into remote Sabah communities, bringing subsidised essential goods and discounts up to 30 per cent through cooperative networks to ease the cost-of-living burden.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education will establish the Jelai Community College in Lipis, Pahang, as the state's 11th community college. The RM55 million institution will focus on agricultural and agrotechnology programmes, expected to serve 240 students within one to one-and-a-half years.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pressed for expedited action on seven Felda initiatives, responding to mounting frustration among settlers over slow progress in addressing longstanding grievances.
Malaysia has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance. The Plantation and Commodities Ministry launched the Salam Agrikomoditi programme to expand outreach and help farmers access financial aid, training, and market opportunities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is pressing for quicker delivery of seven support measures for Felda settlers, requesting monthly progress updates to prevent further delays in rolling out assistance programmes.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will submit a Cabinet paper within a month detailing a new second-home ownership programme designed to benefit Felda settlers across the nation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will table a policy paper before Cabinet within a month detailing a second-home housing scheme for Felda settlers, marking a potential expansion of land-settlement benefits.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has directed the Community Development Department (KEMAS) to convert all senior positions to permanent status and enhance teacher salaries, aiming to strengthen the 60-year-old agency's workforce.
The Department of Social Welfare has launched the MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar, Nibong Tebal, investing RM600,000 in community development, educational advancement, and vocational training to address rural socio-economic gaps.
Malaysia's Registry of Societies will roll out its 2026 MADANI Adopted Village and School programmes in Kampung Pendam, Sarawak on August 1, distributing RM600,000 to enhance community facilities and educational infrastructure.
Pahang has successfully distributed land titles to 99.5% of its 43,600 FELDA settlers, resolving a longstanding administrative burden. Only 200+ inheritance cases remain, expected to be finalised this year.
Malaysia is overhauling the decade-old Desa Lestari Programme to boost rural incomes to RM2,300 monthly per household. The restructuring emphasises appointing qualified local professionals to manage cooperatives and improving infrastructure, technology access, and economic opportunities in rural communities.
MAHA Pahang 2026 aims to draw over 100,000 visitors and generate RM1.3 million in sales during a four-day agricultural exhibition at Dataran Raub, with Wagyu cow and Perodua Bezza as major raffle prizes.
The Malaysian government has earmarked RM10 million this year to expand the Special Fishermen Housing Project across the country, with most states on track to finish construction by August.
Malaysia's Domestic Trade Ministry has approved a 300-litre monthly diesel quota for small companies and local contractors through fleet cards, addressing gaps in the targeted subsidy scheme that began July 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that FELDA must be continuously strengthened to enhance the welfare of settlers and their families. He made the remarks during a meeting with newly appointed FELDA chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Ahmad Daniel Sharudin is pitching eco-tourism development as his centrepiece for Panti state seat in the Johor election, promising infrastructure upgrades and youth employment opportunities.
A long-awaited road project linking Sapulut to Pensiangan town in Sabah is now complete, dramatically reducing travel times and opening economic opportunities for remote communities in Malaysia's interior.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin has established Dapur Komuniti to address agricultural oversupply in Besut by creating value-added products, training farmers, and strengthening local economies while reducing food waste.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has successfully standardised prices for controlled items across rural and remote regions, with RM250 million allocated this year benefiting over one million residents across six states.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has allocated RM100,000 to Kampung Bukit Temiang for community facility upgrades, comprising funds from the Railway Assets Corporation and his parliamentary allocation as Seremban MP.
The Upper Rajang Development Agency is reshaping rural economic strategy by forging partnerships with universities and development bodies to shift away from commodity production towards innovation-driven enterprises that generate sustainable income.
Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources is scaling up efforts to create competitive job opportunities in rural regions, implementing a minimum wage policy and introducing mobility allowances to counter urban migration.
Forty-seven participants of the FELCRA Seri Gala village rearrangement scheme in Perak have received land ownership grants, marking progress in the federal agency's rural development model that emphasises asset ownership and community economic strengthening.
Malaysia's government is reviewing proposed amendments to the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to address housing needs of younger FELDA settlers while balancing multiple stakeholder interests, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid said.
The Sungai Rambai state constituency is receiving over RM2 million in flood mitigation funding to strengthen drainage infrastructure and reduce flooding risk, with RM1 million dedicated to Parit Keliling improvements.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has dismissed suggestions that the Kampung Angkat MADANI rural development programme coincides with state elections, reaffirming it as part of a two-year nationwide initiative launched before nomination day.
The Malaysian Cabinet has approved 24 new Tok Batin positions across Orang Asli villages nationwide, aiming to strengthen grassroots leadership structures and improve the delivery of development initiatives to indigenous communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a comprehensive seven-pronged incentive programme for Felda settlers, incorporating new-generation housing alongside digital literacy, educational support, healthcare advances and improved staff welfare provisions.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed returning a portion of FGV-managed land to FELDA to strengthen the authority's financial position and accelerate debt repayment, with the federal government spending nearly RM1 billion annually.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has commended FELDA settlers for their pivotal role in the organisation's seven-decade journey, highlighting their sacrifices and the enduring legacy they have built for future generations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration at Stadium Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, recognising the contributions of settlers and showcasing the organisation's achievements in rural development and innovation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Malaysia's National Rural Economic Agenda should guide rural development while keeping pace with international priorities and emerging global trends.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to tackle persistent challenges affecting Felda settlers, focusing on land ownership clarity and housing provision for younger generations seeking to remain in the scheme.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Federal Land Development Authority to accelerate efforts addressing persistent settler grievances, especially affecting second-generation beneficiaries seeking housing and secure land ownership.
A village in Temerloh, Pahang has won three prestigious awards at World Rural Development Day 2026, including the MADANI Rural Aspiration Award Champion title, in recognition of its governance and community development initiatives.
FELCRA Bhd has announced its first interim profit distribution of RM126.9 million for 2026, benefiting over 72,000 participants across 747 projects nationwide. The distribution marks a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged rural Malaysia to embrace international markets and regional integration, positioning the sector as part of a broader economic strategy rather than a domestic concern alone.
Malaysia marks its inaugural World Rural Development Day celebration, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid emphasizing the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's pivotal role in advancing comprehensive rural prosperity across the nation.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan has unveiled a comprehensive manifesto for Layang-Layang, addressing flooding, rural connectivity, youth development, and senior citizen welfare as he seeks to represent the constituency's 25,181 voters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising the durian price crisis with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a planned visit next month, targeting expanded market access in China to stabilize prices and support struggling farmers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has scheduled a meeting with Felda management at his office to address persistent grievances affecting the agency's settler communities, signalling intensified focus on resolving rural welfare concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to addressing the long-neglected housing predicament affecting the second generation of FELDA settlers, emphasising that resolution requires collaboration with state authorities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged the government will intensify support for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, positioning the microfinance scheme as a cornerstone programme to reach vulnerable groups and rural populations across the nation.
Malaysia will celebrate World Rural Development Day for the first time tomorrow at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating the event themed around vibrant rural communities.
Perak has greenlit RM500,000 for a permanent concrete bridge in Kampung Ulu Geruntum, Gopeng, following the structure's collapse during a June 19 flash flood. Additional emergency funding supports temporary and permanent repairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the federal government must now shoulder Felda's nearly RM1 billion annual debt burden, attributing the crisis to previous administrative shortcomings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the federal government must service nearly RM1 billion in annual debt from Felda, attributing the financial crisis to poor leadership following earlier effective management.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled an ambitious long-term strategy to slash food imports by half over the next three decades, targeting incremental reductions of 15% by 2030 and 30% by 2040 to address the nation's RM80 billion annual food import expenditure.
Incumbent Sedili assemblyman Muszaide Makmor is campaigning on agricultural technology expansion and a new palm oil mill to generate income for rural communities and create over 200 jobs ahead of the July 11 Johor election.
The MyLesen B2 programme has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, bringing motorcycle licensing services to rural communities and reducing barriers for young residents seeking to obtain valid riding credentials.
A technical college in Perlis is spearheading an eel farming enterprise that brings classroom learning to real-world application while creating income opportunities for five local communities.
Malaysia's Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority has generated RM46.72 million through its Agro MADANI Sales programme in the first five months of 2024, demonstrating growing success in connecting local agri-entrepreneurs with consumers across the country.
Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan vows to stem the tide of young people leaving Machap state constituency, citing poor infrastructure and limited jobs as key drivers of migration affecting the Johor electoral race.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not prohibited events in FELDA settlements, though election laws restrict the use of government resources for campaign activities. State governments remain free to organise their own programmes.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that he instructed the cancellation of Johor's Felda Settlers' Day celebration scheduled for 2026 in Kluang, addressing controversy that erupted earlier this month.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that proposals for new rural roads connecting remote areas of Sabah and Sarawak to major towns will be evaluated for inclusion in the 2027 federal budget.
Pakatan Harapan's Danish Hossman, 23, is campaigning to bring investment and employment to Johor Lama's Felda settlements, positioning himself as the youngest candidate in the Johor state election.
A total of 885 residents from rural areas in the Julau parliamentary constituency have completed a driving licence assistance programme, entitling them to purchase subsidised petrol for their motorcycles and reducing their daily transport costs.
Indonesia's human rights commission has called on the government to halt military training for managers in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cooperatives programme after five participants died during a 45-day course.