KUCHING: A total of RM500,000 sales is targeted by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) for this year’s Jualan Jimat Belanja Aidilfitri which begins on June 13-17, 2018 at seven locations statewide. Speaking to reporters after the launching of 2018 Jualan Jimat Belanja Aidilfitri at Medan Niaga Satok here yesterday, FAMA Sarawak Director, Shahid Abu Bakar said that the sales programme was a one-stop centre selling Raya goods such as fresh meat, chicken, ketupat and more for the customers.
“With this one-stop centre, it will make it easier for customers to look for what they need under one roof as we also have sugar, oil and flour which are being sold at cheaper prices,” he said.
He added that aside f rom Medan Niaga Satok, the sales programme is also conducted at Pasar Tani Demak Laut, Pasar Tani Bandar Baru Semariang, Pasar Tani Permai Sibu, Pasar Tani Daro and Pasar Tani Tedungan. “More that 500 sellers are participating in the programme and the operating hours are from 8am until 7pm,” said Shahid.
He revealed that last year, FAMA Sarawak obtained a total of RM463,900 worth of sales for Jualan Jimat Belanja Aidilfitri while for Bazaar Ramadan, the sales reached a total of RM1,021,861.35 which totalled up to nearly RM1.5 million for both programmmes.
“This year, for the Bazaar Ramadan, we targeted to have a sale of RM1 million,” he added. Shahid assured that FAMA would also hold the same programme for other festivals in the future. “This programme offers a good opportunity for sellers as they need our support to generate more income especially during festive seasons and we provide good spots for them to sell,” he said.
