Najib announces RM43.2m ‘Duit Raya’ for Felda settlers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced “duit raya” totalling RM43.2 million for all Felda settlers.

Najib said the money was in appreciation of their contributions to the development of Felda (Federal Land Development Authority) and to help them with their Hari Raya preparations.

He said the awarding of the “duit raya” was divided into two categories, namely settlers with Felda and settlers who were not with Felda.

“A total 103,597 settlers, or 91.9 per cent, who are with Felda will receive RM400 each and this involves an allocation of RM41.4 million.

“A total 9,038 settlers, or 8.02 per cent, who are not with Felda will receive RM200 each involving RM1.8 million,” he said.

The contribution of “duit raya” to the settlers has been implemented since 2003. The amount this year is higher by RM0.6 million or 1.39 per cent compared to RM42.6 million last year.

“All our promises will be kept...just as the teachings of Islam call for. Although Felda has been listed (on Bursa Malaysia), all aid we have given prior to the listing will be continued. So we will still give ‘duit raya’ to the settlers,” he said.