Aid under Rahmah initiative for hardcore poor to be implemented

KUALA LUMPUR: The Rahmah initiative will cover five main areas and is being implemented in stages starting from early this month, Parliament was told.

Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh said the Rahmah initiative – aimed at helping those in need, especially in getting basic essentials – includes a food basket programme that provides basic necessities valued at RM100.