CYBERJAYA, July 21 — Two thousand fresh chickens and 1,000 5kg rice packs are available at the Jualan Ehsan Rahmah programme held in conjunction with the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2024 launch ceremony here today.
Programme coordinator Rosnaini Abdul Malek said these were among six main items offered at prices 20 to 30 per cent lower than market costs.
“Other main food items include eggs, ikan rakyat (such as kembung, cencaru and bawal), beef, and 1kg cooking oil packets, as these are among the top choices for the public,” she told Bernama.
Rosnaini, who is also Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation general manager (business and marketing), said due to limited stock, each buyer can only purchase two chickens and one pack of rice.
“For eggs, 700 trays are available, with each buyer allowed one tray. There are 400 packs of beef, each weighing 900g, and each buyer can buy two packs.
“Some 850 cooking oil packets are available, with each buyer allowed to purchase two. As for fish, there are 400 packs, each containing six to seven fish, and buyers can purchase these without any limit,” she said.
In addition to the six main items, 5kg bottles of cooking oil, sugar, condensed milk, rice noodles and frozen curry puffs are also available.
Rosnaini estimated that around 1,000 visitors would benefit from the Jualan Ehsan Rahmah, which is organised by the Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in collaboration with the state government.
Visitor Norezadatul Shahizad, 34, said Jualan Ehsan Rahmah greatly helps the public cope with high living costs.
“Moreover, it’s mid-month, and money is tight, so this programme greatly helps my family’s expenses. If you buy chicken at the supermarket, it costs almost RM20, but here, it’s half the price,” said the Kajang resident.
The National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2024 launch ceremony, which features a carnival concept, will end at 4.30pm today. Various activities to instil patriotism among Malaysians will be held.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event at 3pm.
— Bernama
