KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 – Felcra Bhd today announced dividends amounting over RM107 million to 80,350 participants as first interim payment to mark Aidilfitri.

Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said each participant would receive RM1,902.33 while those with bigger areas would receive higher amounts.

“Participants of Projek Paya Tok Akil in Perlis will receive dividends of RM14,228.66 each while those under Projek Koperasi Sungai Kelayak in Sabah will receive RM11,199.43 each,” he said after breaking fast and presenting aid to orphans of Rumah An-Nasuha Huda here tonight.

Shafie said the dividends were based on Felcra’s revenue of RM797mil and profit of RM464mil up to August.

“The 2010 first interim dividends rose 33.58 per cent on the back of a stable oil palm and rubber price,” he added. – Bernama