Sibu MP to hold subsidised food sale at Delta Mall tomorrow
SIBU (July 25): Sibu MP Oscar Ling's parliamentary service centre will be holding another round of subsidised food sales at The Market Place in Delta Mall here tomorrow (July 26).
The event will run from 11.30am to 2.30pm, with 1,000 food packs available for purchase at RM55 each, Ling said in a statement yesterday.
'The original total price of the goods in each set is RM81, but it will be sold at a 32 per cent discount, or RM26 cheaper, thus making it very affordable,' he said.
Each set contains a tray of 10 eggs, 10kg white rice, 10 packets of instant noodles, chocolate drink, biscuits, canned curry chicken, canned sardines, canned baked beans, and 500g condensed milk.
Ling said each household is limited to one set on a first-come first-served basis while stocks last.
'The items in the pack will not be sold separately. Only cash payment is accepted,' he added.
He also said those who purchase powdered milk worth RM20 or more during the event will get a RM5 rebate, with each buyer also receiving a small gift.
'This event is part of the Madani Government's ongoing efforts to ease the people's cost of living,' said Ling. Delta Mall oscar ling Sibu MP subsidised food sales
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