Mohamed Azmin Ali today said that the aid for rubber tappers and smallholders is a result of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's insistence that low-income groups are assisted despite the financial constraints faced by the country.
"Mahathir is concerned about the hardship faced by rubber tappers and smallholders.
"Even though the government is facing financial constraints, the prime minister stressed that the agenda to help low-income earners, particularly rubber tappers and smallholders, should be prioritised by the relevant ministries," the economic affairs minister said in a statement.
As Azmin noted, his ministry oversees the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) and had worked hard to ensure the welfare of rubber smallholders.
Specifically, he said, the ministry had lobbied for rubber smallholders to receive aid during the monsoon season when it is difficult to collect rubber due to poor weather.
"Through close cooperation between the Economic Affairs and Finance Ministry, the government decided to allocate RM164,783,400 to 274,639 for monsoon assistance rubber smallholders who are registered with Risda," he said.
Azmin announced that recipients will receive RM300 at the end of the year, and another RM300 early next year.
"The Economic Affairs Ministry is determined to champion the welfare of rubber smallholders to realise an inclusive economic development." - Mkini
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