Gerakan supports additional approval of KR1M
Dr Cheah Soon Hai hopes that quality and price will remain competitive
Press statement by
Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman
Dr Cheah Soon Hai
15 February 2013
Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman, Dr Cheah Soon Hai voiced his support upon hearing the government's announcement of approving an additional 35 Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia nationwide to the 57 for East Malaysia already approved under the Budget 2013.
"Due to the ever rising prices of food and other essential items, it is encouraging to see the government working so hard to alleviate the burden faced by the people. Therefore the additional amount of KR1M nationwide will give more Malaysians a chance to get cheaper goods."
Dr Cheah, also Kedah Derga state-assemblyman suggests that other than focusing on the urban poor, the government should also establish more of these shops in rural places since the average income will be lower compare to the city.
"I think that rural folks also deserve to enjoy the benefits offered by the government since they also play a part in contributing immensely to the growth of our nation's economy. Without them, we are not able to reduce the need of importing food from overseas hence the out-flowing of our currency."
He stressed that the government should also ensure that the location of the KR1M is easily accessible since most of the people visiting it are poor and might need to travel on foot.
"Other than location, quality is another vital aspect as it is the government's duty to ensure that the items sold in the KR1M fulfil the quality requirements rather than just being cheap. Only then, the customers will be able to feel the money spent is worthwhile on a cheap but quality ensured item."
Finally, Cheah hopes that the people will support the government's effort through countless programmes to propel Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020.
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