LIPIS, April 21 (Bernama) — The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) has allocated RM24.8 million to Felcra Berhad to carry out development activities to empower its 24,000 participants in Pahang.
Its deputy minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the allocation under the Rolling Plan 2 of the 12th Malaysia Plan will focus on efforts to bridge the income gap between urban and rural areas.
“In addition, focus will also be given to expanding basic infrastructure facilities including social amenities, human capital development, and increasing the income rate of rural residents.
“KPLB supports the implementation of more development projects that have a high impact on Felcra projects that benefit participants and society in areas surrounding the projects,” he said.
Abdul Rahman, who is also the Lipis MP, said this during a press conference after the Felcra Berhad Sungai Temau area breaking of fast event at Dewan Besar Felcra Berhad Sungai Temau here today.
Also present at the event were Felcra Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Mat Roni Zakaria and Padang Tengku state assemblyman Datuk Mustapa Long.
According to Abdul Rahman, Felcra Berhad’s commitment has changed the rural development landscape by improving the living standards and income of the rural population through land development activities.
As of March 2022, Felcra Berhad has successfully developed 224,130 hectares (ha) of estates on behalf of 107,000 participants covering 1,049 consolidation and rehabilitation projects as well as 33,145 ha of estates owned by Felcra Berhad.
In Pahang, it involves a total of 298 projects with a total area of farms developed in excess of 52,000 ha.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency