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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Jualan Rahmah aids youth in managing rising living costs in Kuching
KUCHING: The Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme has become a crucial support system for young Malaysians struggling with rising living costs. By offering essential goods at lower prices, the initiative helps ease financial burdens while promoting prudent spending. Media practitioner Asyraf Halim, 34, shared how the programme has helped him manage expenses since living independently. 'Prices here are much lower than at shopping malls, allowing me to save significantly,' he said during the event at the Sarawak State Mosque compound. Ismasuzilla Bahari, 28, from Telaga Air, echoed this sentiment, noting how the programme helps her family save RM300 to RM400 monthly on groceries. 'It's a relief for households like mine,' she added. Zulhilmi Alet, 31, an assistant officer at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, stressed the programme's broader impact. 'Expanding it to include more local items like rice would benefit everyone, especially the B40 group,' he said. Organised by the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LKMNS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), the event saw strong turnout, with stalls opening as early as 8 am. The initiative is part of the Payung Rahmah framework under Budget 2025, designed to alleviate living costs while boosting local businesses.
Barnama
12 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Jualan Rahmah Offers Youth Lifeline Amid Rising Living Costs
KUCHING, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme serves as a key initiative that not only brings government services closer to the people but also helps young people manage their expenses in dealing with the rising cost of living. Media practitioner Asyraf Halim, 34, said living alone as a single man gave him more reason to pay closer attention to promotions on essential items. 'Since I started working and living on my own, I've learnt to manage my finances. The Jualan Rahmah programme has, in some ways, helped me to spend more prudently. 'Prices here are much lower than those at shopping malls and that's helped me save some money this month,' he told Bernama when met at the Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme held in conjunction with the Maal Hijrah Festival 2025 at the Sarawak State Mosque compound here today. The festival was organised by the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LKMNS), while the Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Sharing the same view was Ismasuzilla Bahari, 28, from Telaga Air, who said the lower prices offered made it easier for her to manage her spending and save for emergencies. 'The Jualan Rahmah programme helps me save a lot on essential items for my family. 'I used to spend about RM1,000 a month on wet and dry goods for the five of us. Now, with the Jualan Rahmah, I manage to save around RM300 to RM400 every month,' said the LKMNS staff member, who lives with her parents. Meanwhile, Zulhilmi Alet, 31, an assistant officer at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, said he regularly checked the Jualan Rahmah MADANI schedule, especially in Kuching, to purchase essential goods.
