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The Sun
02-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Govt tackles cost of living with Rahmah Sales and wage hikes
PUTRAJAYA: The government is adopting a two-pronged approach to tackle the rising cost of living, namely by expanding the MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) and raising the minimum income floor to boost disposable income. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said the PJRM initiative allows the public to purchase essential goods at more affordable prices through discounts, ultimately helping them save more. 'We face challenges in controlling global market prices. For instance, when we import goods like onions, which we rely on 100 per cent from external sources, prices are dictated by the international market. Although we can't control global prices, the government intervenes by implementing initiatives such as Rahmah Sales to offer discounts. 'This means, when people have limited disposable income, programmes like Rahmah Sales help make essential goods more accessible. Without such intervention, how can the people make the most of their remaining income?' she said in an exclusive interview with Bernama recently. She emphasised that the government's two-pronged approach, which focuses on enhancing disposable income and regulating the prices of essential goods, is a crucial step toward alleviating financial pressures on the people. 'The government is helping by increasing the income floor, which means improving people's income and ensuring that their disposable income rises. At the same time, we are controlling the prices of essential goods,' she said. 'Therefore, if anyone suggests that only one approach is sufficient, that's inaccurate. The government has to, and is implementing both simultaneously,' she said. Fuziah said, for example, the government has taken various steps to increase the people's income floor, including raising the minimum wage, adjusting the salaries of civil servants and setting the minimum wage rate, efforts aimed at ensuring people have more spending power. She also highlighted the government's commitment to expanding PJRM, noting that the allocation has been doubled from RM300 million to RM600 million this year, the programme can be held more frequently and expanded to cover all 600 state constituencies (DUN) nationwide.. 'With RM300 million, Rahmah Sales could be held twice a month in each state constituency. With the increased allocation, the programme can now be held four times a month, or once every week, in each DUN. 'For example, if a parliamentary constituency has three DUNs, Rahmah Sales can rotate locations weekly. If someone misses the sale this week, they can visit another nearby DUN the following week. We ensure that these sales are always available and easily accessible. It has become one of the most popular initiatives among the public,' she said. Meanwhile, regarding the proposal to expand the list of Basic Rahmah Contribution Assistance (SARA) items, Fuziah explained that the initiative is under the Ministry of Finance (MOF), while the KPDN always conveys the feedback received from the people to the relevant parties. 'MOF is listening and will continue to add to the SKU (stock keeping unit) list. I saw it myself when I went to the supermarket where even women's essentials have various brands included, and so are instant noodles,' she said. She said that improving the list of SARA items is a continuous process that is carried out based on the needs and feedback of consumers. 'The government is always listening to the people's needs, and improvements will be made accordingly,' she added. Fuziah also reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining a fair and transparent business development ecosystem, free from cartel interference. She said this is being pursued through various mechanisms under the ministry's supervision, including the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC), oversight of profiteering activities, and supply chain management. 'We monitor all aspects of the market. We have price inspectors, enforcement teams, and several legislative instruments in place to ensure fairness and transparency,' she said. The ministry, she said, also conducts routine price monitoring through the Price Catcher application and regular inspections by enforcement officers. 'These efforts ensure that business development in the country is well-regulated and equitable for all parties,' she said. - Bernama
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN enhances PJRM 2025 with RM300m boost for nationwide sales
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement three key improvements to the MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) 2025, following the government's announcement of an additional RM300 million allocation. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the enhancements involve increasing the frequency of sales nationwide, expanding the number of stock-keeping units and onboarding more strategic retail partners. 'KPDN is targeting 20,000 PJRM series nationwide this year, covering all 222 parliamentary constituencies, 600 state constituencies, and 40 zones in the Federal Territories. 'As of July 22, a total of 12,441 PJRM series have been implemented nationwide,' he told reporters after inspecting a PJRM event held at the ministry today. He added that the ministry also aims to raise the minimum number of stock-keeping units per location to 30 based on local demand and seasonal needs, such as festive periods, compared to the current range of 20 to 30. Armizan added that more strategic retail partners would be engaged through Mobile, On-Premises, and Off-Premises formats, and the sales schedules would be updated on the ministry's website from time to time. When asked whether discounts would be increased beyond the current 10 to 30 percent range, he said the matter would be considered. Armizan said the ministry will submit a report on this year's PJRM to the Finance Ministry in December to assess the programme's performance and impact on the public. He also thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the people-centric initiatives, which were announced via a special live broadcast yesterday. Anwar announced the PJRM allocation would be doubled to RM600 million this year to increase its frequency, expand coverage across all 600 state constituencies and offer a wider range of goods for public benefit. - Bernama
Barnama
20-07-2025
- General
- Barnama
MADANI Sales: 2,500 Free Chickens Distributed At Two Locations In Port Dickson
PORT DICKSON, July 20 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) held in conjunction with 'Ukhuwah Kepimpinan Kerajaan MADANI' programme in Port Dickson today distributed 2,500 free chickens to lucky visitors. The programme organised by the Malaysian Nationhood Academy in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living distributed free chickens at two different locations, namely 500 at Batu 1 PJRM while the rest were at Dataran Kampung Pachitan PJRM. A Bernama survey at the Batu 1 PJRM here found that people started coming to the PJRM around 8 am and were seen increasing by midday today to get essential goods at lower prices than the market. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun also distributed free chickens to lucky visitors at Batu 1 PJRM, besides being enlivened by the presence of MADANI government MPs and cabinet ministers to greet the people. Visitor, Nurul Nabila Salleh, 36, said she was really looking forward to PJRM because the prices were very cheap compared to the market price. The mother of two hopes that a programme like this can be held every month to help the needy, especially the B40 who are really looking forward to PJRM. "The goods are sold very cheap compared to other supermarkets, if possible it can be held every week or at least every end of the month so that the people can buy at a cheaper price," she told Bernama here today. Former headmaster, A. Damutaran, 68 who agreed with the view said the purchase not only saves money, but also allows buyers to get complete kitchen needs in one place. "There are onions, eggs, chicken, sardines, coconut milk, all sold at cheaper prices than other places, so we don't have to go anywhere else, we just buy in one place," he said.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PJRM Offers Relief To Budget-conscious Households
GENERAL By Mohamad Harith Mohamad Nizar IPOH, June 24 (Bernama) -- What began as a simple sales initiative has since taken on greater significance, the MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) now offers consistent savings and helps ease the financial burden of thousands of households, especially those with tighter budgets. From housewives to small-scale traders, many in Ipoh eagerly await PJRM's weekly visits — a reliable source of savings on everyday items. For housewife R. Vijaya, 63, keeping up with the latest PJRM updates on TikTok is a routine, allowing her to track the dates, locations and times of the sales so as not to miss the chance to purchase essentials at lower prices. 'My husband, who sells putu mayam earns between RM1,000 and RM2,000 a month. So we really need to spend wisely,' she told Bernama when met at the PJRM held at DR Seenivasagam Recreational Park here. Vijaya shared that she and her husband, R. Raju, 66, usually spend about RM600 a month on groceries and never miss PJRM events, especially those held near their home in Silibin. 'If there's a PJRM, I'll definitely try to go. My friends also inform me if there's one nearby,' she said, adding that they could save up to RM50 each time by buying items such as cooking oil, rice, eggs and bread. Meanwhile, food vendor Kamarulzaman Mohammad Yunus, 51, said he frequently follows PJRM updates on the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Facebook page. 'I try to attend PJRM at least twice a month to buy cheaper groceries compared to market prices,' he said.
