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The Star
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Auditor-General's report: Felcra's acquisition of Gua Musang oil palm estates hasty
PETALING JAYA: The acquisition process of three oil palm estates in Gua Musang, Kelantan was rushed, with agreements signed just seven to 12 days after getting approval from Felcra Bhd's board of directors, according to the Auditor-General's Report 2/2025. These include the Dabong estate and Sungai Rawit 2 estate (approved in Board Meeting No. 207/2022), as well as the Aring estate (approved in Special Board Meeting No. 217/2023). "The acquisition of all three estates relied only on feasibility reports prepared by a Felcra Bhd subsidiary. "Financially, the investments were questionable due to long payback periods of 11 to 22 years,even after factoring in recovery work. "On top of that, extra costs including lease payments to Kelantan state agencies were not fully considered. "Aside from that, palm oil yields from the estates in 2022 to 2024 were low and had not met production targets. "Felcra is expected to spend RM5.98mil on recovery works to improve yields at these estates," read the report that was released on Monday (July 21). It also highlighted that land selected for investment should not have unresolved legal or financial issues. In this case, the leasehold land owned by the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maik) came with existing debt tied to a company, posing financial risk if the company fails to pay. As of April 2025, the lease registration for Aring estate had not been completed due to pending approval from the Kelantan state exco, delaying the settlement of the remaining RM30.97mil payment. The report also found that Felcra also failed to comply with contract terms requiring verification of assets and machinery during vacant possession for Dabong and Aring Estates. "No asset registry was prepared, and audit visits found discrepancies between the number of assets stated and those actually on site," it said. In response, Felcra said that a recovery cost of RM3.74mil was needed during the acquisition of the Aring Estate to ensure smooth production, especially for tasks such as weed control and frond pruning. "Recovery work is still ongoing at the estate, including the construction of pest control drains, and is expected to be completed by May 2025," said Felcra. On the verification of assets, Felcra said "the estate was purchased on a "lock, stock, and barrel" basis, meaning all assets on the estate were included in the purchase." "Felcra took immediate action by verifying and documenting the receipt of assets and machinery through the estate manager on April 7 2025," said Felcra. The AG report recommended Felcra improve its governance processes to ensure that all decisions related to plantation acquisitions are made collectively, align with previous resolutions and follow the company's constitution, rules and regulations. "Any changes to earlier board decisions must be clearly documented, confirmed through a new resolution, and properly recorded by the company secretary," read the report.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Maik allocates 59 cows for ‘ibadah korban' with Kelantan Orang Asli community
GUA MUSANG: The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has allocated 59 cows for the 'ibadah korban' (animal scarificial rituals) with the Orang Asli community in conjunction with Aidiladha celebration in Kelantan this year. MAIK president Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz said the annual programme involves around 3,700 families from seven Orang Asli settlements in the district - Pos Hendrop, Pos Tuel, Sungai Rual, Pos Lebir, Pos Brooke, Pos Kuala Lah, and the Kuala Betis Resettlement Scheme (RPS). He said that the programme in the Orang Asli settlements has become an annual nitiative by MAIK to celebrate Aidiladha with the community. 'This initiative is not only intended to bring joy and peace to the Orang Asli Muslim community, but also serves as a learning opportunity, both for them and for MAIK religious teachers, to understand the importance and true meaning of 'ibadah korban',' he said. 'Through the donation of these sacrificial cows, we hope the entire Orang Asli Muslim community in the participating areas can share in the blessings of the meat. It also symbolises MAIK's care and compassion for this community,' he told reporters after attending the programme's closing ceremony at RPS Kuala Betis today. The 'ibadah korban' began on the second day of Aidiladha in each of the respective settlements, with the culminating event held today.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
MAIK distributes 59 cows for Aidiladha with Orang Asli
GUA MUSANG: The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has allocated 59 cows for the 'ibadah korban' (animal scarificial rituals) with the Orang Asli community in conjunction with Aidiladha celebration in Kelantan this year. MAIK president Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz said the annual programme involves around 3,700 families from seven Orang Asli settlements in the district - Pos Hendrop, Pos Tuel, Sungai Rual, Pos Lebir, Pos Brooke, Pos Kuala Lah, and the Kuala Betis Resettlement Scheme (RPS). He said that the programme in the Orang Asli settlements has become an annual nitiative by MAIK to celebrate Aidiladha with the community. 'This initiative is not only intended to bring joy and peace to the Orang Asli Muslim community, but also serves as a learning opportunity, both for them and for MAIK religious teachers, to understand the importance and true meaning of 'ibadah korban',' he said. 'Through the donation of these sacrificial cows, we hope the entire Orang Asli Muslim community in the participating areas can share in the blessings of the meat. It also symbolises MAIK's care and compassion for this community,' he told reporters after attending the programme's closing ceremony at RPS Kuala Betis today. The 'ibadah korban' began on the second day of Aidiladha in each of the respective settlements, with the culminating event held today.
New Straits Times
08-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Sultan of Kelantan donates five cows for MAIK's 'korban' programme
KOTA BARU: The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, has graciously donated five cows for the 'korban' Jama'ie (sacrificial ritual) programme organised by the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) in conjunction with Aidiladha. The annual programme to support the asnaf (eligible recipients) community through the distribution of sacrificial meat was held at the field of Kompleks Islam Jubli Perak Sultan Ismail Petra field in Panji, here, today. MAIK president Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz, who is also the Tengku Temenggong of Kelantan, said the five cows were part of a total of 49 that were slaughtered and distributed to 2,000 asnaf in the Kota Baru district. "The sacrificial meat is distributed to the poor and needy through state-administered mosques. "Each recipient will receive two kg of meat and bones. "Every year, the korban ceremony organised by MAIK is a lively and well-attended affair, supported by cattle donations from members of the royal family, government agencies and the public," he added. At the event, Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra was present to witness the slaughter of the five sacrificial cows. The Crown Prince spent about 40 minutes with more than 500 residents during the sacrificial ceremony before departing. At the same event, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud also performed the slaughter of a cow as part of the programme. – Bernama
