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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rahmah Madani Sales: Effective approach to ease living cost of living of the people
PORT DICKSON: The Rahmah Madani Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units that people would like to see. "The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs," he said. "As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it," he said. He said this when visiting the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the Madani Ukhwah Programme and the Madani government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of Madani government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives. "This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods…it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities," he said. Armizan also highlighted that the Madani Rahmah Sales programme includes the involvement of the retail sector as a strategic partner, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to ensure its benefits are expanded and felt more widely across the population.
Malaysian Reserve
5 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Rahmah MADANI Sales: Effective approach to ease living cost of the people
PORT DICKSON — The Rahmah MADANI Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (picture) said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units (SKUs) that people would like to see. 'The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs,' he said. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this when visiting the MADANI Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the MADANI Ukhwah Programme and the MADANI Government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of MADANI Government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives. 'This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods…it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities,' he said. Armizan also highlighted that the MADANI Rahmah Sales programme includes the involvement of the retail sector as a strategic partner, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to ensure its benefits are expanded and felt more widely across the population. — BERNAMA
Barnama
6 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Rahmah MADANI Sales: Effective Approach To Ease Living Ciost Of The People
By Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar PORT DICKSON, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Rahmah MADANI Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units (SKUs) that people would like to see. "The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs," he said. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this when visiting the MADANI Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the MADANI Ukhwah Programme and the MADANI Government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of MADANI Government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia to table e-commerce bill early 2026 for stronger regulations
PUTRAJAYA: A comprehensive e-commerce bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament early next year to strengthen Malaysia's legal framework for digital transactions. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ongoing review of e-commerce laws, which began in April 2024, will conclude by August after extensive stakeholder consultations. 'The current legal framework lacks clear regulatory powers over electronic transactions. The existing Electronic Commerce Act mainly serves as an enabling act, while enforcement relies on temporary measures under the Consumer Protection Act,' Armizan told reporters after an engagement session. He noted that Malaysia's e-commerce sector continues to grow, with revenue rising from RM1.13 trillion in 2022 to RM1.22 trillion in 2023. The new bill aims to create a fair and comprehensive framework that supports industry growth without stifling innovation. One key concern is the regulation of foreign e-commerce platforms. 'At present, the ministry has no authority to regulate or monitor foreign platforms without a physical presence in Malaysia,' Armizan said, highlighting issues like tax inequality and an influx of foreign products. Discussions are underway with countries like China and Turkiye to establish government-to-government mechanisms for cross-border e-commerce oversight. Consumer protection remains a priority, particularly regarding automated decision-making (ADM) systems and algorithms that may contain manipulative elements. The ministry is also reviewing recent fee hikes by e-commerce platforms, which Armizan described as poorly timed. 'While blocking such decisions entirely may not be realistic, we are exploring a mechanism requiring platforms to consult with relevant agencies before implementing fee changes,' he said. The review process has involved 23 engagement sessions, six roundtable discussions, four international benchmarking visits, and feedback from over 300 respondents. Additional sessions will be held in Sabah and Sarawak. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
New e-commerce laws in the works
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali speaks during a press conference in conjunction with the engagement session on the review of e-commerce legislation, held in Putrajaya. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star PUTRAJAYA: Updated legislations aimed at better protecting consumers and strengthening oversight of e-commerce platforms are expected to be brought to Parliament next year, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic). The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said a study into existing legislation is underway and should be completed by next month. Among the areas being assessed is the need to amend the Electronic Commerce Act 2006 (Act 658), he added. Explaining further, he said Act 658 was first introduced as an enabling law to recognise and facilitate e-commerce trade, and there have been several suggestions on whether to repeal the Act or introduce an improved version. 'These are among the issues that will be finalised once the study and engagement sessions are completed. 'The findings will then be presented to the Cabinet and the Attorney-General's Chambers,' he told a press conference ahead of a town hall session with e-commerce traders yesterday. 'I would prefer for it to be tabled by the end of this year, but due to factors beyond our control, it will be brought, at the latest, during Parliament's first sitting next year,' he added. Armizan said there is a need to revisit Act 658 to create consistent regulations that not only protect consumers but also support continued growth in the sector. 'There was a review conducted in 2012 on how complaints are channelled alongside consumer protection. 'However, the decision was made to retain it as consumer protection regulations would be covered under the Consumer Protection Act.' Armizan said the ministry is also studying mechanisms to regulate e-commerce platforms based abroad that have products entering the local market. Among the options being explored are establishing an act that provides extra-territorial jurisdiction and pursuing government-to-government (G2G) cooperation. On another matter, he said the ministry is exploring possible mechanisms to require e-commerce platforms to consult the authorities before introducing any additional charges on sellers. Armizan acknowledged that current regulations do not give his ministry any regulatory powers. 'To me, what the platform did is not timely, as there was a review last year and now there is another review. 'To halt this 100% is difficult but we are looking at how we can get platforms to have an engagement with the authorities before coming to any decision,' he said. This comes after an e-commerce platform introduced a revised fee for all completed orders. The fee is directly deducted from each order before the sales proceeds are transferred to the seller's account. On July 11, MCA's economic and SME affairs committee chairman Datuk Lawrence Low said the revised fee structure would affect nearly every stage of a seller's operations. While some of the charges may seem small individually, Low warned that this would cumulatively place a significant financial strain on sellers and ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers.
