MALAYSIANS are reminded to seek financial assistance from residents’ committees, city councillors or assemblymen when in need.
“If you face challenges, regarding education assistance, welfare or local infrastructure, reach out to your local Residents’ Representative Committee, city or municipal councillors and the assemblymen,” said Selangor youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi.
“We are here to serve and assist you.”
Parents and community leaders, he said, should also play a role in guiding children.
“Monitor their device usage, watch out for online scams, cyberbullying and inappropriate exposure.
“If our community decays, the nation decays. Let us care for our families and neighbours,” he said at “Program Madani Kita Kota Anggerik” attended by over 1,000 residents from Shah Alam neighbourhoods.
On the reason for the government targeted subsidies, he said: “Previously, cooking oil and fuel subsidies were being abused.
“Foreigners from neighbouring countries were entering Malaysia to buy our subsidised fuel and goods to take them across borders.
“Now, to buy subsidised fuel, you need to present your MyKad.”
Najwan said the government was also taking action to repatriate illegal immigrants to their home countries.
“We enforce the rules because we must protect our citizens, local traders and local businesses.
“In Shah Alam, business licences are strictly designated for locals, and foreigners cannot hold commercial licences.”
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, who attended the event, encouraged the public to use the free app PriceCatcher to find goods at prices that best suit their respective needs.
The government’s MyGovMalaysia app, he said, also brought together numerous applications and services from various ministries.
“Users can access information about their driving licence, passport and any summonses they may have from the Road Transport Department or the police.”
