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Anwar: Felda task force to scrutinise management practices, not just past issues
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says a special task force examining the Federal Land Development Authority will assess current operational management alongside historical problems. He pledged to await the task force's full report before making decisions on the organisation's future direction.
LSN Malaysia ·
BANGI — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that a special task force investigating the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will examine not only historical issues but also present management practices and operational systems.
Anwar stated he would review the complete findings of the task force before determining any necessary course of action, signalling a comprehensive approach to addressing the land development agency's challenges.
The announcement reflects growing scrutiny of Felda's governance structures and performance. The task force's dual focus on both past problems and current management indicates a broader review aimed at identifying systemic weaknesses that may have contributed to the authority's difficulties.
Felda, a key institution in Malaysia's rural development framework, has faced questions about its operational efficiency and financial management in recent years. The task force examination comes as the government seeks to strengthen oversight of major state-linked organisations.
Anwar's emphasis on awaiting the complete task force report suggests the government intends to base any reforms on substantive evidence rather than preliminary findings, potentially paving the way for significant structural or management changes at the authority.