Govt allocates RM869mil for Supplementary Food Scheme, says deputy minister


TAIPING: The government has allocated RM869mil for the Supplementary Food Scheme programme this year to help students who fall into the hardcore poor category.

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the allocation was higher, an increase of about 10% compared to last year's RM784mil.

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