“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)

Kerajaan Negeri telah meluluskan lebih 80,000 surat tawaran pemilikan tanah (Notis 5A) sejak 2008.

“Secara keseluruhan Kerajaan Negeri memberi bantuan RM28,700 melalui MBI untuk 81 penerima,” kata Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

JER’s items on offer include chicken at RM10 apiece, fresh solid beef (RM10 per pack), Grade B chicken eggs (RM10 per tray), 5kg cooking oil (RM25), and 5kg bags of rice (RM10).