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The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, focusing on bringing science education and technology literacy to remote and rural communities through school outreach programmes.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for digital safety awareness programmes to be extended beyond urban centres to reach rural communities, particularly FELDA settlements, to help residents benefit from the digital economy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed the government must allocate RM980 million annually to compensate Felda for losses stemming from prior management failures, underscoring the financial burden inherited by the current administration.
Residents of a 2,500-strong housing estate in Terengganu's Bandar Cheneh Baharu face mounting alarm as wild elephants repeatedly breach their neighbourhood. The second such incident this year has prompted calls for urgent government intervention.
Parliament's upper house heard updates on RM414 million in Sarawak road infrastructure projects and renewed efforts to strengthen neighbourhood unity through community programmes and digital literacy initiatives.
Malaysia's National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) nearly tripled its profit to over RM25 million in 2025 from RM11 million previously, reflecting what Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu describes as enhanced management efficiency and sector dedication.
Malaysia has set an ambitious target to raise rubber prices to RM5 per kilogramme by end-2027, aiming to improve livelihoods for over 500,000 smallholders who produce roughly 80% of the country's natural rubber.
The MAHA Pahang 2026 agricultural exhibition in Raub attracted 212,374 visitors and generated RM2.33 million in sales across four days, significantly surpassing initial projections and attracting 220 entrepreneurs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the Federal Land Development Authority faces nearly RM10 billion in accumulated losses stemming from decades of mismanagement and political intervention, signalling the government's commitment to comprehensive institutional reforms.
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed authorities to expedite the rollout of seven previously announced Felda initiatives designed to support settlers, insisting on monthly progress updates to ensure rapid execution.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education will construct Jelai Community College in Lipis, Pahang, a RM55 million facility targeting 240 students with programmes in modern agriculture and sustainable farming technologies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for accelerated implementation of seven development initiatives aimed at Felda settlers, responding to growing frustration over delayed improvements and stalled progress in the agricultural scheme.
The Malaysian government has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance, with officials launching a nationwide outreach initiative to help farmers access financial support and training opportunities.
Malaysia's Wayang Pacak programme, a joint initiative by the Department of Information and FINAS, uses mobile cinema to engage rural communities, screen local films, and gather grassroots feedback to improve government service delivery.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim plans to present a Cabinet paper within a month outlining a second-home initiative for Felda settlers, signalling renewed focus on improving housing access for rural communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Federal Land Development Authority to provide monthly updates on seven support initiatives for settlers, frustrated by previous delays in rolling out promised assistance packages.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present a comprehensive policy paper to Cabinet within a month outlining the government's second-housing initiative for Felda settlers, signalling renewed focus on agricultural community welfare.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has directed the Community Development Department to convert all key positions to permanent status and enhance teacher compensation, aiming to strengthen institutional capacity and employee welfare.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has launched its MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Penang, investing RM600,000 in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar to address rural development through skills training, education initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
Pahang has issued land titles to 99.5 per cent of its 43,600 FELDA settlers, with only 200 inheritance cases pending. The state is also allocating 16,000 housing plots for second-generation settlers.
Malaysia's Ministry of Rural and Regional Development is overhauling the Desa Lestari Programme with a RM2,300 monthly household income target, appointing qualified local professionals to manage initiatives and expanding rural infrastructure and digital connectivity.
MAHA Pahang 2026, the state's premier agricultural exhibition, is projected to welcome over 100,000 visitors and generate RM1.3 million in sales when it opens at Dataran Raub later this month.
Pakatan Harapan's Ahmad Faez Abdul Razak is prioritising Orang Asli economic empowerment and infrastructure development in the Labu state seat contest, pledging customary land resolution and skills training.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening FELDA, emphasising the need to balance settler welfare with economic sustainability and address challenges facing younger-generation settlers.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin has launched a community kitchen initiative to help Besut farmers combat oversupply and middleman exploitation by converting surplus produce into value-added products with extended shelf life.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has successfully aligned prices for controlled items in rural areas, with LPG costs dropping from RM39 to RM26.60 per cylinder in some zones, benefiting over 1 million residents across six states.
A RM81.92 million road infrastructure initiative connecting Lukut to Kampung Sirusa in Port Dickson has surpassed the halfway mark at 60.57% completion, outpacing its original timeline by more than six weeks.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has secured RM100,000 in funding for Kampung Bukit Temiang through the MADANI Adopted Village Programme, addressing community infrastructure needs identified through resident consultation.
The Upper Rajang Development Agency is forging closer ties with academic institutions and development bodies to shift the region's economy away from raw commodity production toward innovation-driven, high-value industries.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is prioritising digital infrastructure and competency development across urban and rural schools as part of the RPM 2026-2035 blueprint, with measurable progress already achieved.
The Malaysian government is reviewing reforms to land administration for FELDA settlers, including proposals to limit heir registration and allow multiple house construction on residential lots, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the Kampung Angkat MADANI programme is a standalone government initiative launched two years ago and not connected to ongoing state elections, emphasizing compliance with electoral regulations.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed 24 new Tok Batin positions for Orang Asli villages, aiming to bolster community leadership and improve development outcomes. The initiative includes infrastructure projects across schools, roads, and utilities.
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Pakatan Harapan candidate Ahmad Daniel Sharudin is campaigning to transform the Panti state seat into an eco-tourism destination, leveraging untapped natural rapids and creating jobs for local youth in the upcoming Johor election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a comprehensive seven-part support package for Felda settlers, addressing housing needs, digital skills development, educational access, healthcare services, and staff welfare.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed returning a portion of FGV-managed land to FELDA to strengthen the agency's finances and improve settler returns. The government spends nearly RM1 billion annually on FELDA assistance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Felda leadership against repeating historical mistakes, emphasizing the need for disciplined administration as the agricultural corporation grapples with a RM980 million debt burden.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged FELDA's board and management to maintain strict governance standards and avoid the administrative lapses that have burdened the agency with nearly RM1 billion in annual debt servicing costs.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lauded FELDA settlers as architects of the land development scheme's seven-decade success story, emphasizing their pivotal role in Malaysia's rural transformation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration at Stadium Tun Abdul Razak in Jengka, Pahang, recognising the contributions of settlers who have shaped the organisation since 1956.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Md Yusof Dawam is campaigning on a platform of dedicated second-generation housing and economic revitalisation for the Tenggaroh Felda settlement ahead of Johor's state election on July 11.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a comprehensive and fair resolution to long-standing issues affecting Federal Land Development Authority settlers, focusing on land ownership and second-generation housing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Federal Land Development Authority to accelerate solutions for persistent settler grievances, with focus on second-generation housing and land rights.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia's National Rural Economic Agenda to synchronise domestic development with global economic trends and priorities.
FELCRA Bhd has announced its first interim profit distribution for 2026 worth RM126.9 million, benefiting more than 72,000 participants across Malaysia through 747 profitable projects. The distribution marks a 7.6 per cent increase year-on-year.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged rural Malaysia to adopt an international outlook, positioning the sector within ASEAN and global frameworks rather than limiting growth to domestic markets.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Guna Balakrishnan has committed to addressing street lighting, telecommunications, wildlife encroachment, and agricultural theft within 100 days if elected as Layang-Layang representative in the Johor state election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has underscored the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's pivotal role in strengthening Malaysia's rural development agenda, as the nation marks World Rural Development Day for the first time.
Malaysia's Parliament convenes to examine health insurance safeguards for critical illness patients, strategies for adequate retirement savings among EPF members, and efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural communities.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board will invest RM20-25 million to build a comprehensive research station in Melaka's Sungai Rambai, featuring laboratories, training facilities and a model plantation to modernise the state's palm oil industry.
Batu Pahat MP and PH candidate Onn Abu Bakar has submitted a proposal for a Wireless Bridging System project to tackle poor internet connectivity affecting seven villages in the Senggarang state constituency, seeking initial funding of RM100,000 to RM200,000.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan has released six key manifesto commitments for the Layang-Layang state seat, prioritising flood mitigation, rural infrastructure, and economic empowerment ahead of Johor's July 11 election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to resolving the long-standing housing shortage affecting second-generation FELDA settlers, acknowledging that state governments must cooperate on land and infrastructure matters.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will hold talks with Felda management at his office to tackle persistent grievances affecting the organization's settlers across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged continued government support for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), emphasizing the need to reach marginalized communities overlooked by other initiatives.
Malaysia celebrates World Rural Development Day for the first time tomorrow at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating. The event emphasizes rural innovation and digital transformation.
The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority has committed RM2 million towards upgrading and constructing fish landing jetties across the country, with officials calling for increased government funding to expand this critical infrastructure initiative further.
Perak has greenlit RM500,000 for a concrete bridge in Kampung Ulu Geruntum, Gopeng, following the collapse of the village's main bridge during a June 19 water surge that displaced over 50 residents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Johor's development strategy must extend beyond major infrastructure projects to address disparities between urban centers and outlying communities, ensuring equitable access to essential services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that Malaysia's federal government shoulders nearly RM1 billion in annual Felda debt servicing costs, attributing the financial crisis to leadership failures after a change in management.
Barisan Nasional incumbent Muszaide Makmor is pitching agricultural technology expansion and a new palm oil mill as centrepieces of his re-election campaign for the Sedili state seat in the July 11 Johor election.
The MyLesen B2 programme has returned to Pensiangan, Sabah, bringing motorcycle licensing services directly to rural communities and enabling residents aged 16-63 to obtain valid riding permits locally.
Malaysia's government has earmarked RM10 million for the Special Fishermen Housing Project this year, combining repairs to 344 homes and construction of 36 new units. The initiative also encourages fishermen to transition toward aquaculture.
Malaysia's banking sector will waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals from July 1, a move Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says addresses access gaps in rural areas and eases household expenses.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected claims that the government banned programmes in FELDA settlements, clarifying that restrictions apply only to use of government machinery for election campaigning.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that he did not issue instructions to cancel the 2026 Johor Felda Settlers' Day event in Kluang, addressing recent public speculation about the gathering.
Tangkak incumbent Ee Chin Li is pushing for delivery of a delayed administrative centre project as he seeks a fourth consecutive term in the upcoming Johor state election against Barisan Nasional's Haw Chin Teck.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that pending proposals for rural road construction in Sabah and Sarawak will be assessed for possible inclusion in the 2027 national budget, subject to ministerial procedures.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan is promising to fix persistent infrastructure problems and create jobs in Layang-Layang, a rural Johor seat dominated by farming and plantation activities.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is refining plans for a residential college in Betong, Sarawak that would house approximately 700 TVET students, part of efforts to expand access to technical education in rural regions.
Danish Hossman, Pakatan Harapan's youngest candidate at 23, is campaigning on bringing investment and jobs to Johor Lama to stem rural-urban migration, as the state election approaches on July 11.
Indonesia's Defence Ministry is reviewing a mandatory 30-day military training programme for managers of President Prabowo Subianto's rural cooperative initiatives after four deaths among 35,000 participants. The fatalities have prompted calls from civil society and lawmakers to halt or fundamentally restructure the programme.
A total of 885 residents from rural areas of Julau parliamentary constituency have completed the Driving Licence Assistance Programme, gaining Class B2 Probationary Driving Licences and eligibility for subsidised fuel.
The Sultan of Pahang has called on more universities, particularly those in the state, to offer scholarships to deserving students from Tioman Island, citing Institut Jantung Negara University College's scholarship programme as a worthy example for expanding educational opportunities in remote areas.
MNRB Holdings has distributed nearly RM600,000 to six schools through its Lestari Cemerlang Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative spanning rural communities nationwide.