Subsidised goods for Raya

Rm2mil channelled to food sales programme in Johor

Some Rm2mil has been channelled to subsidise goods for the Jualan Kasih Johor programme that’s being held in time for the Hari Raya celebration.

“With Hari Raya Aidilfitri upon us, the state government, through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), is holding the Jualan Kasih Johor programme,” said state agriculture, agrobased industry and rural committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip.

“It is being held at 58 locations within 56 state constituencies throughout Johor with operating hours between 7am and 12pm.

“Among the items offered at Jualan Kasih Johor are dressed chicken, eggs, fish, meat and cooking oil.” Other food items include vegetables and fruits, he added.

Zahari said the programme, which began on Monday, would run until April 9.

He said the Rm2mil allocation for Jualan Kasih Johor could help ease the people’s financial burden, especially those celebrating Hari Raya.

He urged the public to take the opportunity to visit Jualan Kasih Johor to buy food for their festive preparations.

Meanwhile, Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said 22 items would be listed under the ministry’s price control list, which would be announced tomorrow.

Among the items in the list are local beef not including sirloin, imported beef and buffalo, ikan kembung (mackerel), ikan selayang (mackerel scad), ikan tongkol (mackerel tuna), tomatoes, round cabbages, red chillies and many more, she said.

“So far, we have not received complaints from consumers about sellers hiking up prices of vegetables and meat in view of the hot weather,” she said.

Asked whether the presence of Singaporeans coming here to shop have affected food supplies, Lilis maintained that stocks are still adequate in Johor.

She urged consumers to lodge a report with the ministry if they find a disruption in food supply and the Johor office would carry out inspections immediately.