Despite the common opinion that joining a cooperative means that an individual can get loans, cooperatives are actually an important part of economic activities such as banking and construction as well as of the industrial and service sectors. Due to the sector's contribution to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), cooperatives are recognized by the government. Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia Berhad (KPF) is introduced as a cooperative establishment to ensure sufficient funds for its workers.