Selat Klang State Legislative Assembly honours Tionghua community
BY: ERMIZI MUHAMADSELAT KLANG, JAN 19: A total of 400 coupons were distributed by Selat Klang State Assemblyman to the Tionghua community in conjunction with Chinese New Year Jom Shopping programme.
Selat Klang Assemblyman Dr Halimah Ali said the programme targets those from the Chinese community who are less fortunate and with low income.
“The first batch of coupons was distributed to residents in Pulau Ketam, Sungai Lima and Bagan Hailam.
“We also provided bus services to facilitate recipients to collect the coupons,” she said in a statement.
The coupons were distributed in Econ Mart Supermarket, Jalan Yadi on January 18.
Halimah said this was an initiative, and assistance to the Tionghua community in preparing for the Chinese New Year at the end of January.
The Jom Shopping programme is an extension of Skim Mesra Usia Emas (SMUE) launched in June 2008. Read More “Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year ” »»