Aidilfitri: Essential Supplies Sufficient In N. Sembilan

SEREMBAN, March 9 (Bernama) -- The supply of raw ingredients in Negeri Sembilan is reported to be sufficient ahead of Aidilfitri celebration, which is less than two weeks away, said State Agriculture, Food Security and Cost of Living Committee chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

He said this includes the state government’s initiative to offer subsidised beef sales in conjunction with the Mantai Perdana programme next Wednesday, and so far, there have been no issues regarding the supply of essential goods such as beef, chicken, coconut milk and eggs, as supplies remain sufficient to meet public demand.

“People do not need to worry as all necessities for Aidilfitri in the state are sufficient. Other items such as coconuts are also still widely available in stock.

“In fact, during Mantai Perdana, 18,000 kilogrammes of subsidised beef will be sold at prices lower than the market rate. The public can purchase them in their respective state constituencies, with each constituency allocated 500kg of this subsidised beef,” he told Bernama here.

Meanwhile, coconut plantation operator Amir Mohamad, 56, said coconut supplies from his plantation in Rembau are sufficient to meet the community’s needs until the Syawal celebration.

“So far, demand is almost the same as last year. I have received more than 1,000 coconut orders throughout Ramadan, leading up to the festive season, and supplies are still sufficient. Alhamdulillah, the coconut trees on my plantation are bearing fruit well this time,” he said.

He added that mature coconuts are sold at RM2.50 each, while young coconuts are priced between RM2 and RM2.80 each, depending on size. Traders who require supplies can still obtain coconut stock from his plantation in Ulu Sepri.

-- BERNAMA