The Aidilfitri Rahmah Sales Programme kicked off yesterday across 302 locations nationwide and will run until April 9.
In a statement today, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali said the programme offers a variety of essential goods at discounted rates, ranging from 10 to 30 percent off the original retail price.
Apart from dry goods, there will also be various daily necessities essential for Aidilfitri preparations, such as chicken, beef, rice and spices.
“The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is expanding the Payung Rahmah Madani Agenda with the implementation of the Aidilfitri Rahmah sales, in conjunction with this year’s Raya celebration,” said Armizan.
The programme is being implemented in 18 locations in Johor, Kedah (21), Kelantan (14), Kuala Lumpur (4), Malacca (13), Pahang (15), Perak (25), Perlis (3); Penang (42); Sabah (29); Sarawak (45); Selangor (36); Terengganu (22); Negeri Sembilan (13); as well as one location each in Putrajaya and Labuan.
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Further information about the implementation can be obtained through the ministry’s portal.
Throughout this year’s Ramadan, Armizan said the ministry had implemented the Ramadan Rahmah sales in 452 locations nationwide, from March 12 to April 3, surpassing the initial goal of 450 targeted venues.
“The programme is one of the initiatives by the Madani government aimed at alleviating the people’s cost of living by offering essential goods at cheaper prices, especially in preparation for the fasting month and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” he said.
- Bernama
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