“Felda and FGV oppose Terengganu’s three-day eviction notices, calling them too strict, and begin a full land audit while assuring settlers’ operations remain unaffected.”
Kuala Lumpur, 03rd December 2025, 02.35pm – The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and its subsidiary, FGV Holdings Bhd, have expressed concern over the warning notices issued by the Terengganu state government regarding alleged illegal occupation of plantation land.
In a joint statement, both parties said the three-day deadline to vacate the land, remove structures, and clear crops is “unrealistic and overly stringent” given the scale of estate operations and the nature of commercial plantation management.
A total of 127 notices were served between Nov 30 and Dec 2 across Felda and FGV plantation areas in Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Marang and Kemaman.
Felda emphasised that it holds “clear and strong” rights to develop land under the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960, supported further by powers under the Land Development Act 1956, which mandate the development of group settlement schemes.
Both organisations are now conducting an extensive internal review, covering historical documents, development conditions, premium payments, land ownership and other relevant records. This land audit will be cross-verified with the state authorities to ensure accuracy.
“This review is being carried out thoroughly to ensure completeness. Felda and FGV will act based strictly on official records and verified documentation,” the statement noted.
Felda and FGV also clarified that the notices do not affect settlers’ daily plantation activities, assuring that operations on settler-managed lands in Terengganu can continue as normal.
However, the directives could disrupt Felda and FGV’s commercial estates, potentially affecting long-term planning, output and revenue — impacts that may eventually extend to the settler communities themselves.
Both organisations stated they remain confident the issue can be resolved through appropriate legal channels and cooperation with federal and state agencies.
“Felda and FGV will continue to adhere to all relevant laws while protecting workers, settlers and the broader stability of Malaysia’s plantation sector,” they said.
