PKR Sibuti branch applauds Anwar's cost of living relief initiatives
MIRI (July 24): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sibuti branch has lauded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent announcement of several key initiatives to ease the rising cost of living, describing them as timely, inclusive, and beneficial to all Malaysians.
Its deputy chief Zulhaidah Suboh said the introduction of the one-off RM100 cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme for all Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above would provide immediate relief, particularly for lower-income groups.
'This form of individual-based assistance will directly improve household purchasing power. For instance, a household with four adult members would receive RM400,' she said in a statement yesterday.
The assistance, which will be disbursed via MyKad, can be utilised from Aug 31 to Dec 31, this year.
Zulhaidah also welcomed the government's decision to reduce the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians—down from the current RM2.05—under a newly targeted subsidy mechanism, with full details to be announced by the end of September this year.
'This will significantly lower daily transport costs and help control the prices of essential goods, benefitting the rakyat as a whole,' she added.
Zulhaidah also commended the government's decision to double the allocation for the Rahmah Madani Sales Programme to RM600 million, saying it would make affordable basic necessities more accessible to rural and remote communities.
'The increased allocation will widen access to essential goods at reasonable prices, especially for B40 and M40 households living in the rural and the interior,' she noted.
She further expressed appredciation for the announcement of an additional public holiday on Sept 15 in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations.
'This holiday not only honours the spirit of unity and the nation's formation, but also encourages domestic family activities and tourism,' she said.
Zulhaidah stressed that the initiatives announced by Anwar are not short-term populist measures, but part of a broader, balanced strategy aimed at supporting people's welfare while maintaining economic stability.
'These initiatives reflect a caring and practical approach that should be commended. We thank YAB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Unity Government for their continued commitment to building a Malaysia Madani.'
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