PETALING JAYA: The Syawal Madani Sale in conjunction with Hari Raya at 113 outlets across the country offers a variety of daily necessities at a lower price of up to 30% compared with regular markets.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the sale is being carried out by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Board (Fama) through the Farmers’ Market, Permanent Farmers’ Market, Rural Transformation Centre and Medan Niaga Satok from now till Hari Raya.
“Syawal Madani Sale goods are estimated to be cheaper by about 10% to 30% compared with regular wet markets because Fama, which is under the ministry, is not profit-oriented and is instead more service-oriented.
“Besides fresh items such as meat, chicken and vegetables, consumers also have the opportunity to get supplies of Aidilfitri dishes such as ketupat, rendang, lemang and sweets for the festival,” he told reporters yesterday after launching the 2023 National Syawal Madani Sale at the Section 6 Farmers’ Market in Kelana Jaya here, reported Bernama.
Mohamad also reminded entrepreneurs at Fama marketing outlets to comply with the 2023 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme issued by his ministry.
He also gave his assurance that the supply of eggs, meat, chicken, vegetables and coconuts for the festive season would be sufficient.
Consumers, he said, not need to worry about getting these essential items because measures have been taken by his ministry’s agencies to increase supply.
“Chicken, meat, there is no problem and there is still a week left until Hari Raya. There is enough supply of eggs and if there is a shortage in one place, we will direct Fama to meet the needs there,” he added.
Commenting on the issue of importing eggs, Mohamad said the ministry has so far drawn up guidelines that allow imports to be carried out at any time if the country experiences a supply shortage.
“There is no timeline set for these imported eggs and we have discussed with all egg producers so that when the situation is critical, we can import at any time,” he said.
