THE Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is confident that the issues affecting settlers in Kelantan will be resolved if the state government is aligned with the federal government.

Felda chairman Ahmad Shabery Cheek said Pahang was clear proof of that.

“When the state and federal governments are aligned, problems can be easily resolved,” he said..

He said there had been some confusion among Felda settlers about their debts and livelihoods, which he attributed to the changes in the country’s leadership over the past five years.

“For the future of Felda, we need a state government that is aligned with the federal government,” he said after a ceramah in Felda Chiku 3, Gua Musang, last night.

Shabery said people must use their wisdom when voting.

He said many problems facing the settlers were still not resolved by the state governments.

“This may be the last chance for the people of Kelantan to see a change. The people of Kelantan need change and more planned development. 

“We want a stable country, a state government that is aligned with the federal government. I believe the people of Kelantan are able to make a wise decision,” he said.

He also expressed confidence that the unity government under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would continue to work to resolve problems facing Felda and the settlers.

“It was the unity government that recently signed a special agreement to settle Felda’s debts,” he added. – Bernama, August 9, 2023.