The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programme has been running smoothly for some time, yet many small and medium-sized supermarkets and grocery stores interested in participating in the Kedai MyKasih initiative have yet to register as partner merchants. In response to this, the DAP Kuching office will assist these retailers in registering and submitting their details to the Ministry of Finance, ensuring that more small and medium enterprises can benefit under the MADANI Government’s people-centric policies.
In a press statement today, P195 Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament, YB Dr Kelvin Yii, stated that the SARA assistance is a vital support system provided by the government for low-income households. Beneficiary families can use their MyKad to purchase basic necessities at participating merchants. To facilitate public spending, he hopes that more small and medium-sized retailers will take this opportunity to register as a partner merchant and be part of this initiative.
“Upon successful registration, retailers will receive a free POS system and barcode scanner. During checkout, customers simply need to present their MyKad. The system will then read their information, scan the purchased items, and the POS will print a receipt for record-keeping.”
YB Dr. Kelvin Yii added that the relevant government departments will also credit the retailers’ total sales directly into their bank accounts twice a week, ensuring smooth and secure transactions.
“This initiative not only helps needy families, but also brings additional customers and revenue to small businesses, which is a win-win policy for everyone. We encourage small and medium-sized supermarkets and grocery stores in Kuching to actively participate in this initiative.”
Retailers interested in registering as Kedai MyKasih partner merchants are welcome to visit the DAP Kuching Service Centre, or contact YB Dr Kelvin Yii’s special assistants George Lam (011–25181872) and Lesley Chong (019–8567887) for further details.