08-05-2025
State rolls out RM5,000 aid for roadside stall operators
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025
Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 Text Size: Joachim with some of the recipients. - Pic by TKM II Media RANAU: A total of 643 roadside stall traders in Sabah have been identified to be eligible for a one-off RM5,000 assistance under the Sabah State Budget 2025. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said the list was finalised following thorough verification by a special committee comprising the Local Government and Housing Ministry, the State Finance Ministry and all local authorities. He announced this during the state-level launch of the Untukmu community upgrade aid programme in Kundasang, where 47 traders from Ranau received the cash assistance. Joachim, who is also the Local Government and Housing Minister, said the initiative reflects the state government's concern for small traders facing rising costs, limited capital, and unstable business locations. The event also saw mock cheques handed to local authorities, with phased disbursement to other districts set to follow. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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