THE Rahmah Sale programme started by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has grossed RM52 million in sales since its implementation through 3,223 sales promotions since January.

The ministry’s Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said it involved 118 parliamentary constituencies with the sale of goods that were sold up to 30% off market prices, thus reducing the cost of living for the people.

“At the ministry level, we approved RM125,000 to each state assembly totalling RM100 million that can be used until the end of the year for Rahmah sales.

“Even before this, there were (Rahmah Sale) with the cooperation of some supermarkets, but with the subsidies we offer, hopefully, we will do it better with Rahmah items previously priced at RM70 sold for RM50 in addition to various other discounts,” she said.

She said this after attending the Negri Sembilan Rahmah Sale which was officiated by Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun, in Seremban today.

The programme will be held for three days starting today involving 11 selected supermarkets and visitors on this day will be given e-wallet vouchers worth RM20 for purchases.

Fuziah said most manufacturers have expressed their willingness to be part of the Rahmah Sale programme.

“Some manufacturers have already started this programme. It takes a long time because they have to discuss in detail with retailers because it affects existing stock. it is expected that more manufacturers will join us in implementing the Rahmah Sale,” she said.

Regarding the stock of subsidised cooking oil in the country, she said there was sufficient supply at the moment and the ministry has an on-going enforcement process to prevent deviations, leakage and profiteering.

“We release 60 million packets of cooking oil a month, that’s our quota, so we are not lacking in terms of quantity, but when there is a ‘leak’, our enforcers are on the ground to ensure supply and prices are controlled,” she said.

Meanwhile, Aminuddin said that in addition to the Rahmah sale, the state government works with the ministry to help local entrepreneurs deal with the increase in the prices of goods, including the organisation of the Keluarga Malaysia Sales programme and NS Fest. – Bernama, April 7, 2023.