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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ministry eyes more Rahmah Sales with more products
PUTRAJAYA: The extra RM300 million allocation for the Madani Rahmah Sales Programme will be used to increase the frequency of the government-led markets that offered discounted essential items. The allocation will also be used offer a wider variety of products and strengthen partnerships with retailers. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the funds announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday were on top of the original RM300 million allocation. "Our target is to hold 20,000 Madani Rahmah Sales in all 222 parliamentary constituencies, 600 state constituencies and 40 Federal Territory zones. "Up to July 22, 12,441 events have been held. With five months of the year remaining, we aim to reach the 20,000 target," he said after a inspecting a mobile Madani Rahmah Sale at his ministry's headquarters here. Armizan said the ministry also planned to increase the number of products at each event, especially during festive seasons to maximise consumer choice. He added that mobile Madani Rahmah Sales typically featured 20 to 30 products, and the new allocation allow it to be increased to 50. "The third focus is enhancing collaboration with strategic retail partners. We cannot operate alone. "With this additional allocation, we will intensify cooperation to hold Madani Rahmah Sales at mobile and fixed premises," he said, adding that some retailers offered discounts beyond the government's rates. Armizan said currently, discounts ranged from 10 to 30 per cent, and the extra allocation would allow even more price reductions. He also encouraged the public to check the Madani Rahmah Sales schedule on the ministry's website, which will be updated with new events following the additional allocation. Armizan said the ministry would fully utilise the RM300 million by year-end before submitting a report to the Finance Ministry. "If there is strong demand, we will propose an increase (for the 2026 Budget)," he said.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
2,500 free chickens distributed at Madani Rahmah Sales in Port Dickson
PORT DICKSON: The Madani Rahmah Sales Programme 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 Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry distributed free chickens at two different locations, namely 500 at Batu 1 while the rest were at Dataran Kampung Pachitan. Checks at the Batu 1 here showed 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. Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun also distributed free chickens to lucky visitors at Batu 1, 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 the programme because the prices were very cheap compared to the market price. "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 said. 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.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Free chicken distribution at Port Dickson Madani Rahmah Sales
PORT DICKSON: The Madani Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) distributed 2,500 free chickens to visitors today as part of the 'Ukhuwah Kepimpinan Kerajaan Madani' initiative. The event, organised by the Malaysian Nationhood Academy and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, took place at two locations—500 chickens at Batu 1 PJRM and the remaining 2,000 at Dataran Kampung Pachitan PJRM. Visitors began arriving as early as 8am, with crowds growing by midday to purchase essential goods at discounted prices. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun personally handed out free chickens at Batu 1 PJRM, alongside government MPs and ministers engaging with attendees. Nurul Nabila Salleh, 36, expressed her enthusiasm for the programme, stating, '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.' Former headmaster A. Damutaran, 68, also praised the initiative, saying, '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.' - Bernama
