RM225mil subsidy for rural folk to get essential goods

Stock check: Armizan (second from right) inspecting the price and supply of gas cylinders for the Community Drumming Project in Tenom. — Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: Six states have been allocated some RM225mil in funds under a special programme to ensure those at designated rural areas have access to essential items, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Kedah would benefit from the Federal Government’s Essential Goods Distribution, LPG (liquefied natural gas) and Community Drumming Programme for this year.