SHAH ALAM: The government has allocated RM127,456 800 for 318,642 smallholders across the country under the Monsoon Season Aid (BMT), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the smallholders will each receive RM400, paid in two instalments of RM200 in November and December, to help those affected by floods, among other things.
The Rural and Regional Development Minister said the assistance benefits smallholders from the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda), the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and the Sabah Rubber Industry Board (LIGS).
He spoke to reporters after opening the RisSMart24 convenience store and launching the Risda Golden Jubilee Commemorative Coin today at Glenmarie UOA Business Park.
Also present were Rural and Regional Development deputy minister and secretary-general Datuk Rubiah Wang and Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar, as well as Risda chairman Manndzri Nasib.- Bernama
