PUTRAJAYA, April 5 — The Aidilfitri Rahmah Sales Programme (PJR) kicked off yesterday across 302 locations nationwide, and will run until April 9.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, in a statement today, said the programme offers a variety of essential goods at discounted rates, ranging from 10 to 30 per cent off the original retail price.
Apart from dry goods, the Aidilfitri PJR will offer various daily necessities essential for Aidilfitri preparations, such as chicken, beef, rice and spices.
“The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is expanding the Payung Rahmah Madani Agenda with the implementation of the Aidilfitri PJR, in conjunction with this year’s Raya celebration,” said Armizan.
The Aidilfitri PJR is being implemented in 18 locations in Johor, Kedah (21); Kelantan (14); Kuala Lumpur (4); Melaka (13); Pahang (15); Perak (25); Perlis (3); Penang (42); Sabah (29); Sarawak (45); Selangor (36); Terengganu (22); Negeri Sembilan (13); as well as one location each in Putrajaya and Labuan.
“The programme is one of the initiatives by the Madani Government aimed at alleviating the people’s cost of living by offering essential goods at cheaper prices, especially in preparation for the fasting month and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” Armizan added.
— Bernama
