Small traders welcome inclusion into Sara scheme


Within reach: The Madani Rahmah Sales programme offers savings of between 10% and 30% on selec­ted daily necessities. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

IPOH: The expansion of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme to include 10,000 small traders and sundry shop operators in villages is expected to strengthen the micro-economy while improving access to essential goods in rural areas, says the Perak Malay Chamber of Com­merce and Industry.

Its president Amirudin Tajudin said the initiative will make it easier for locals to buy essential goods, which in turn will help boost sales for small traders.

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