“We hope this initiative will expose these young people to the corporate world while helping to strengthen their skills and instil confidence in facing future challenges and contributing to religion, race, and country, Insya-Allah,” he said.

Pengarah Perkeso negeri, Ismail Abi Hashim berkata, pemerhatian pihaknya mendapati Kumpulan peniaga tersebut tidak memanfaatkan peluang disediakan kerajaan yang membiayai caruman sebanyak 90 peratus iaitu RM290.50 setahun menerusi Skim Keselamatan Sosial Pekerjaan Sendiri (SKSPS)

The state government, Amirudin said, had established the Selangor Rice and Rice Regulatory Authority (KSPDS) to handle issues related to shortages of stock in shops and markets.

"Namun, hasrat kerajaan negeri ini merupakan pelaksanaan yang membabitkan satu dasar besar dan memerlukan sokongan kewangan daripada kerajaan Persekutuan, selain kelulusan serta kebenaran daripada pemilik tanah berkaitan," katanya.

Amid reports of delays in Selangor over the land acquisition for the project, Amirudin said the matter was under a special committee comprising state and ECRL representatives.