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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mobile eCOSS app blocks subsidised cooking oil abuse in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has rolled out a mobile version of its eCOSS Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme, linking it to the National Registration Department's database to prevent abuse of subsidised cooking oil. The system aims to stop non-citizens from purchasing subsidised oil while improving oversight of monthly distribution. Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, stated that the mobile app will enhance monitoring of 60,000 metric tonnes of subsidised cooking oil distributed monthly, particularly for the B40 group. 'Real-time tracking of retailers, buyers, and purchase quantities will help identify irregularities quickly,' he said. The app, currently tested under the Rahmah Sales Programme, ensures full traceability from distributors to retail outlets. Johor has already joined the pilot scheme. Armizan added, 'MPs have demanded restrictions on foreign purchases of subsidised oil. This app enforces that by verifying identities through the national registry.' During parliamentary debates, concerns were raised about weaknesses in the existing eCOSS system. Tan Kar Hing from PH-Gopeng suggested replacing subsidies with targeted e-vouchers using the PADU database. Meanwhile, Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa of BN-Tampin called for an immediate ban on foreign access to subsidised oil, citing widespread misuse. – Bernama
The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Rahmah help ease rakyat's cost of living
Reaching out: Armizan (centre) and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (Armizan's left) interacting with residents of Kg Pachitan in Port Dickson during their visit to the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes. — Bernama PORT DICKSON: The Rahmah Madani Sales initiative has proven to be an effective measure to ease the people's cost-of-living burden. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, particularly with its expansion to all regions nationwide, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also serves as a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with communities to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock preferences. 'The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this during a visit to the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kg Pachitan here, held in conjunction with the Madani Ukhwah programme and the Madani government MPs retreat. In addition to Kg Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also held at Petanque Field, offering various types of goods at discounted prices. He noted that public feedback efforts were further enhanced during the two-day retreat, where MPs engaged directly with residents to gain deeper insight into their everyday struggles. 'This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods... it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities,' he added. Armizan also said the Rahmah Madani Sales programme includes collaboration with the retail sector as a strategic partner, involving supermarkets and grocery stores to ensure its benefits are more widely felt.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rahmah Madani Sales: Effective approach to ease living cost of living of the people
PORT DICKSON: The Rahmah Madani Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units that people would like to see. "The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs," he said. "As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it," he said. He said this when visiting the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the Madani Ukhwah Programme and the Madani government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of Madani government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives. "This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods…it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities," he said. Armizan also highlighted that the Madani Rahmah Sales programme includes the involvement of the retail sector as a strategic partner, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to ensure its benefits are expanded and felt more widely across the population.
Malaysian Reserve
20-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Rahmah MADANI Sales: Effective approach to ease living cost of the people
PORT DICKSON — The Rahmah MADANI Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (picture) said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units (SKUs) that people would like to see. 'The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs,' he said. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this when visiting the MADANI Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the MADANI Ukhwah Programme and the MADANI Government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of MADANI Government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives. 'This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods…it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities,' he said. Armizan also highlighted that the MADANI Rahmah Sales programme includes the involvement of the retail sector as a strategic partner, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to ensure its benefits are expanded and felt more widely across the population. — BERNAMA
Barnama
20-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Rahmah MADANI Sales: Effective Approach To Ease Living Ciost Of The People
By Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar PORT DICKSON, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Rahmah MADANI Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units (SKUs) that people would like to see. "The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs," he said. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this when visiting the MADANI Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the MADANI Ukhwah Programme and the MADANI Government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of MADANI Government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives.
