Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lauds KPDN’s dedication to Rahmah MADANI sales, which saw over 27 million transactions in 2025, ahead of a key cost of living council meeting

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today commended the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) for its steadfast commitment to the Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM).

He expressed his appreciation to the entire KPDN machinery for their work in implementing the initiative to help the people.

Anwar highlighted the increased effort required, particularly during Ramadan when the number of sales events rises significantly.

“Just imagine, in this month of Ramadan alone, PJRM is organising 1,898 ‘series’. This means you are working three to four times harder than in previous months, and I have yet to hear any complaints,” he said at a gathering with KPDN staff.

He stated he was proud of the personnel’s commitment to making the programme a success as it directly benefits Malaysians.

The Prime Minister, who is also Finance Minister, said he had instructed KPDN to increase the number of items sold at each PJRM from 40 to at least 50.

“This also takes into account the increase in purchases of fresh items during Ramadan and preparations for Hari Raya Puasa,” he said.

In 2025, a total of 25,708 PJRM events were held nationwide, recording more than 27 million purchase transactions.

Anwar will also chair the National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) meeting today to discuss early preparations for the National Cost of Living Action Plan (NCLAP) 2026-2030.

“The plan is among the strategic measures to address cost-of-living issues more comprehensively and effectively. Its framework will be presented at the NACCOL meeting that I will chair shortly,” he said.

Also present at the gathering were Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali and his deputy Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, as well as Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

 The Sun Malaysia