Determinants of FELDA Settlers’ Wellbeing and Sustainability: The mediating role of corporate responsibility

Zaimy Johana Johan; Nor Intan Adha  Hafit; Clarashinta  Canggih; Nur Aini Farhanah Zamri

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4500

Authors

Zaimy Johana Johan Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia. Department of Technology and Supply Chain Management Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM Puncak Alam, Malaysia.
Nor Intan Adha Hafit Department of International Business and Management Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM Puncak Alam, Malaysia
Clarashinta Canggih Islamic Economics Study Program, Centre for Education in Islamic Finance, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Nur Aini Farhanah Zamri Department of Postgraduate and Professional Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4500

Keywords:

FELDA settlers, Wellbeing, Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility

Abstract

Over the past years, indefinite harvests in the palm oil and rubber sectors have amplified the pressure on FELDA settlers, especially those living in rural areas. Fortunately, with the government support of financial aid amounting to RM6.23bil, FELDA is expected to expedite a new business model in salvaging the settlers and ensuring their sustainability. The concerns on the palm oil industry and FELDA settlers' wellbeing have inspired researchers to investigate the issues and challenges, and the findings postulate that immediate resolution is vital to ameliorate settlers' wellbeing and for them to sustain and uphold the palm oil and rubber business.

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