Selangor raised its free Jom Shopping Perayaan vouchers from RM150 to RM200 this year, which has been well received by Selangor residents in conjunction with the CNY celebrations.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative is also in light of the economic burdens and increase in the price of goods that people are currently dealing with.
He added the same amount is given to eligible recipients prior to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Deepavali festival, something that is carried out consistently every year.
“This is indicative of our endeavour to ensure no one in Selangor will be left out or marginalised, thus guaranteeing how all of us can live in a state where everybody can enjoy its progress together,” Amirudin said in a Facebook video post.
The Jom Shopping Perayaan initiative is carried out in conjunction with three major festivals, that are aimed to support those who struggle to make ends meet.
The RM200 voucher is for families whose monthly household income is within RM3,000, previously it was a lower threshold of RM2000.
Similarly, Skim Mesra Usia Emas applicants are also qualified to apply for the vouchers, in light of the pressing costs of living the State added. Selangor Government has allocated RM16.48 million for the provision of the vouchers, which are expected to benefit some 82,400 recipients throughout Selangor.
