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Kuala Kubu Bharu state assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong with two senior citizens who have received their Jom Shopping vouchers under the Skim Mesra Usia Emas (SMUE), on February 7, 2023. — Picture via FACEBOOK/LEE KEE HIONG

Over 4,500 senior citizens, OKUs in Kuala Kubu Bharu receive shopping vouchers

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar

SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — Some 4,622 senior citizens and disabled persons (OKUs) in Kuala Kubu Bharu are entitled to receive the Skim Mesra Usia Emas (SMUE) Jom Shopping vouchers worth RM150.

Its state assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong said some 2,826 vouchers or 60 per cent have been distributed to the recipients since January.

“This year, we no longer hand over the vouchers according to the recipient’s birthday month. This means they can come and redeem the vouchers at the Kuala Kubu Bharu community service centre at any time.

“Those who have yet to redeem the vouchers can come during office hours and bring along their identification card,” she said on Facebook.

Previously, the state government announced that the eligibility household limit for the Jom Shopping voucher has been increased from RM2,000 to RM3,000 monthly beginning this year.

Recipients will also receive vouchers worth RM150 per year compared to RM100 last year including bereavement benefits of RM500.

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