# Malaysia land policy and FELDA oversight under PM Anwar

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-land-policy-under-pm-anwar
> Updated: 2026-09-04T23:00:09.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 6.

In mid‑July 2024, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim intervened in a long‑standing land‑ownership dispute affecting the Orang Asli community of Kampung Sungai Cot in Pahang, promising a fair state‑jurisdiction resolution. The next day he met the newly appointed chair of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, urging the agency’s reinforcement to improve settlers’ welfare and economic competitiveness. The emphasis on FELDA continued through 2026. On 18 July 2026, Anwar met Ahmad Badri, reaffirming confidence in the agency’s strengthening programme.

By August 2026, the administration expanded its oversight of FELDA. Following a royal commission of inquiry into Tabung Haji, Anwar announced plans to investigate potential mismanagement within FELDA, noting that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, expressed interest in the agency’s oversight. Specifically, the Prime Minister directed FELDA to provide a report regarding a proposed hotel sale that was allegedly priced significantly lower than its original purchase cost. At the 2026 PKR National Congress, Anwar emphasized that enforcement agencies must act professionally and without compromise, denying that recent actions are driven by personal vendettas.

In late August 2026, the administration’s focus on FELDA’s financial recovery expanded to international disputes. Anwar sent an official letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto seeking assistance regarding a significant investment dispute involving FELDA’s 2016 investment in the Indonesian company PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk. Anwar characterized the issue as a consequence of poor investment management during the previous administration of Najib Razak, noting that FELDA faces potential losses of up to 2.5 billion ringgit if the matter is not resolved. He noted that currently, only approximately 200 million ringgit might be recoverable through the Indonesian court process.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Anwar Ibrahim defends anti-corruption investigations

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that ongoing corruption investigations into political leaders are driven by law, not personal vendettas, and urged those with integrity not to fear enforcement agencies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-ibrahim-defends-anti-corruption-investigations

### 2026-08-22: Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim seeks Indonesian aid for Felda investment dispute

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has requested help from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to resolve a Felda investment dispute in PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk, which faces potential losses of 2.5 billion ringg

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysias-anwar-ibrahim-seeks-indonesian-aid-for-felda-investment-dispute

### 2026-08-15: Anwar Ibrahim pledges MA63 support and Felda investigation

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to uphold MA63 rights for Sabah and Sarawak and announced investigations into Felda following oversight concerns raised by the King.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-ibrahim-pledges-ma63-support-and-felda-investigation

### 2026-08-14: Anwar Ibrahim pledges investigation into FELDA after Tabung Haji scrutiny

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to investigate FELDA following scrutiny of Tabung Haji, vowing to combat corruption in strategic national institutions without political compromise.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-ibrahim-pledges-investigation-into-felda-after-tabung-haji-scrutiny

### 2026-07-18: Malaysia's PM Anwar urges strengthening FELDA to boost settlers' welfare

PM Anwar stresses reinforcing FELDA to enhance settlers' welfare and confirms government backing for the new chair's recovery agenda.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysias-pm-anwar-urges-strengthening-felda-to-boost-settlers-welfare

### 2026-07-17: Malaysian PM Anwar pledges assistance to Orang Asli land dispute in Pahang

PM Anwar will raise the Orang Asli land dispute in Pahang with the state, after three detained residents were freed and talks on compensation began.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysian-pm-anwar-pledges-assistance-to-orang-asli-land-dispute-in-pahang

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