5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor first state to launch cooking oil subsidy sales via eCOSS app
JOHOR BARU: Johor has become the first state to roll out retail sales of subsidised cooking oil packets through the eCOSS mobile application, covering 29 "point of sale" (POS) locations under Phase Two of the Subsidised Cooking Oil Distribution Programme.
State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the eCOSS (Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme) app records each 1kg subsidised cooking oil packet transaction, from manufacturers, packagers, wholesalers, and retailers, down to final consumer purchases.
The pilot programme, previously tested under the Madani Rahmah Sales initiative, is now extended to participating supermarkets, with purchases limited to three packets per transaction to prevent leakages and ensure supplies reach eligible Malaysians.
"To ensure a smooth implementation, Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry officers will be stationed at all 29 outlets between Aug 11 to 15 to assist with registration, app usage, and conduct 'training of trainers' sessions for shoppers and supermarket staff," Lee said after launching the initiative at the Maslee B5 Supermarket today.
The federal government allocates 3.3 million subsidised packets monthly to Johor, with RM5 per packet borne by the government. Supplies will be replenished regularly by 19 packaging and wholesale firms to guarantee availability, particularly for B40 households.
Lee said the system would strengthen supply chain monitoring and address past complaints of shortages in certain areas.
"If it proceeds smoothly, eCOSS will be expanded to other locations," he said.
The eCOSS app is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
