SIMUNJAN: Villagers and residents have responded positively to the Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM), which took place at the Dewan Mesra Simunjan car park.
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the programme was held following an increase in the price of goods and it was one of the government’s approaches to help the people at this time.
“I myself also had the opportunity to buy and see the public response to the programme, where various items are about 20 per cent cheaper than the market price,” she said.
“I saw a lot of people come to buy beverages, laundry soap and other daily necessities as the prices are really lower and affordable,” she said at a press conference after making a visit to PJKM here on Friday (Feb 18).
Among the items offered at a lower price were sugar, flour, cooking oil, chicken eggs while the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) brings goods from farms and seafood from the Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM).
Nancy said the event was aimed to assist folks who wish to take advantage of this opportunity to purchase more daily necessities at a more affordable price.
“We don’t have a precise number because the programme only lasted two days, from Feb 19 to 20, The response has been very positive and encouraging,”
“I am glad that this – one of the government’s initiatives has benefited the local community,” she added.
Nancy said the PJKM programme will also be hosted in Gedong in March, however, the date has not yet been confirmed.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP), the PJKM has been organised in more than 50 locations throughout the state, which included Kuching, Sri Aman, Saratok, Sibu, Mukah, Belaga, Bintulu, Miri, Limbang, Kabong, Kapit, Santubong, Kota Samarahan, Serian, Sibuti, Bau, Siburan and Lawas.
Also present at the programme were Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris, FAMA director Abdul Jaafar Lian, KPDNHEP Development Sector head Liew Hui Chang and other representatives.
