Anwar minta bantuan Prabowo kes Felda rugi RM2.5 bilion dalam EHP

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim has written a letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to address issues related to Felda Global Ventures Holdings (Eagle High Plantations TBK) in Indonesia, according to a report from BANGI. The Malaysian Prime Minister stated that the Felda-Eagle High investment scandal involving billions of ringgit losses should not be allowed to continue without action.

Anwar emphasized that the issue of Eagle High is one of the biggest scandals, with potential losses of RM2.5 billion, which could only amount to RM200 million if not addressed promptly. This is a clear example of how failure to handle such problems can lead to significant financial damage. The source also mentioned that Felda made a report alleging that they were defrauded in a stock market deal involving EHP shares, purchasing them at a much higher price than the actual market value at the time.

Felda's Chief Operating Officer, Othman Omar, reportedly stated that multiple agencies, including FGV Bhd, MPOB, and MRB, were offered the opportunity to buy the shares, but Felda ultimately had to purchase the company at a price that exceeded 300% of its market value. Anwar stressed the need for a thorough, immediate, and comprehensive investigation into the Felda and TH issues, urging those responsible to take direct action rather than relying on managerial reports.

He emphasized that the legacy problem cannot be attributed to the Prime Minister's responsibility alone, and that the government must not use the legacies issue as an excuse to delay the resolution of a known and widespread problem. The success of Felda's history could be undermined by such careless and greedy actions. The Finance Minister stated that the underlying problem also needs to be addressed promptly without waiting for the ongoing inquiry.

The special task force investigation into Felda is already underway, and the source expects the findings to be made public in a short period.