Anak cucu peneroka mahu isu Felda selesai, bukan jadi modal politik

Isu Felda continues to capture attention as suspicions and investigations target the agency and its subsidiary, according to the source. In Kuala Lumpur, Masliana Ahmad, Deputy Leader of Women's Wing, Umno Cameron Highlands, stated that the Felda issue needs resolution, not to be used as a political tool to gain support ahead of the 16th General Election (PRU16).

She emphasized that the problems related to the institution should be handled separately and not politicized. For Masliana, whose grandparents were Felda pioneers, the institution should be addressed without political interference. The issues at the root level need to be resolved so that Felda pioneers can assess who can genuinely protect their future.

Recently, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained two individuals to assist the investigation related to the allegations of misuse of power concerning Felda's appointment of candidates and land sales. Masliana warned that failing to handle the issue before the 16th General Election could undermine Felda pioneers' support for Umno.

She urged Umno to become the eyes, ears, and voice of Felda by providing clear explanations about the developments and solutions related to the matter. "We need to explain what is happening so that the voters have confidence that Felda can still survive and find a way out," she said. Meanwhile, Nur Hidayah Mohd Zani, the Spokesperson for Puteri Umno Cameron Highlands, expressed that the younger generation of Felda pioneers wants Felda to remain strong and have a future.

As a third-generation Felda pioneer, Nur Hidayah stated that the Felda issue is not only crucial for present-day pioneers but also determines the future of the next generation. "For the younger generation, we want to see Felda remain strong and have a future. What matters is that the issues need to be resolved so that future Felda pioneers can still see the institution as beneficial," she added.