Felcra Bhd today inked its first-ever memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) to explore economic opportunities in the state.

Listed in the MOU between the federal corporation and the Pahang government-owned body were projects to market halal beef, manufacture feed for livestock, and build a halal complex, plus an “agripark” in Pahang.

Also included was a mining project in Sungai Panching, Kuantan on a 280-acre site.

Addressing a press conference afterwards, Felcra Bhd CEO Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor said they will be mining for iron ore and gold.

He assured that any mining work would be done “sustainably” on land owned by Felcra...