Lifeline for remote islanders as local outlet cuts travel burden for 25,000 aid recipients
MORE than 25,000 islanders entitled to Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) support can now obtain basic necessities on their doorstep, eliminating the requirement to undertake sea crossings for basic provisions. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Az...
Over 25,000 eligible residents on Pulau Bum Bum can now access vital supplies locally, thanks to the opening of the island's first Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) partner merchant. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan announced that Koperasi Anugerah Hj Badli has become the 33rd accredited SARA merchant in the Semporna district, marking the sole operational outlet on Pulau Bum Bum in Sabah.
Previously, residents had to travel to mainland Semporna to purchase items using their SARA benefits, a time-consuming and costly endeavor. The government is committed to removing geographical barriers to aid, ensuring that essential supplies reach those in need without unnecessary obstacles. Plans are underway to extend similar retail access to other populated islands across Sabah, with the MyKasih Foundation's cooperation facilitating the process.
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