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The case is being investigated under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009.

Mahathir almost privatised Felda, Muhyiddin did not see it as his legacy, says Umno supreme council member.

A source says the suspects arrested are a lawyer and a female assistant.

Bersatu vows to protect the interests of the former aide to an ex-Felda chairperson.

It is suspected that documents related to FIC's hotel purchases in London and Kuching were seized.

UPDATED 2.30PM | The suspect was detained this morning in connection with the probe into the purchase of a hotel.

The man, who owns the hotel in question, is one of the three detained by MACC.

UPDATED 3.12PM | The PKR president warns 'lies' about the opposition, particularly DAP, that play to the Malay audience, will mount as GE14 closes in.

Only a complete turnaround will be able to rehabilitate Felda, says Bersatu president. 

YOURSAY | 'PM should help Felda folks, not threaten them to return to the fold.'

It could be seen as bribery under Election Offences Act.

They particularly take issue on incentive on replantation debts, which they say doesn't address main problems.

We ate a lot of lemang and were a little slow, but things are heating up, says MACC chief.

This is to ensure that Felda brings progress to settlers, says the agency's new boss.

Kit Siang notes the pre-GE14 windfall announced is a third of that announced before the last polls.

UPDATED 2.58PM | Return to the fold and make peace to enjoy incentives, says prime minister.

The Felda chief says this would help Felda restore trust of the people in the agency.

They are suspected of manipulating the hotel's valuation resulting in FIC overpaying tens of millions, it says.

Today, the agency is engaged in a diversified range of business activities, says Felda economic development deputy DG.

UPDATED 5.55PM | Felda chief says the Bersatu president is entitled to his view.

The settlers have the utmost trust in the Umno-BN party to look out for their interests, minister says. 

With such resilience, the settlers won't easily give in when faced with challenges, adds Najib.

The workers will be primarily tasked to collect oil palm. 

Meanwhile, Felda chairperson confirms the discovery of new evidence by the MACC on graft.