The opposition's endeavour to organise a nationwide Felda roadshow in view of the coming general election is not a departure from the norm, Felda chairperson Mohd Isa Abdul Samad said today.

"They know that Felda is a staunch BN supporter, that's why they try to create numerous issues to confuse the Felda community," he said when asked to comment on the political forums being held by the opposition in Felda settlements.

isa samad interview 150509 Speaking to reporters after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Felda Foundation and the National Cancer Council (Makna) in Kuala Lumpur today, Isa ( left ) said Felda would have no difficulty in countering issues raised by the opposition.

"We have prepared ourselves to respond to their claims. We (Felda) are on the right (path) as we stand by facts, while the opposition is relying on imagination and wild guesses to confuse the people," he said.

Isa is confident that the Felda community, including the young generation, would continue to support the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

On the MoU signed today, Isa said it was aimed at fulfilling Felda'corporate social responsibility to the community.

"It encompasses 24 cancer awareness programmes for this year. I hope the Felda community, including residents in nearby areas, would come for health examination and screening, obtain treatment and counselling by Makna," he added.

Isa said the foundation had set aside almost RM600,000, as well as logistics for Makna to carry out the programmes in 24 selected Felda settlements nationwide.

- Bernama

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