Johor first to expand student food bank aid beyond food supplies
SEGAMAT: Johor has become the first state to expand the i-FB Siswa food bank initiative to include daily necessities such as stationery and personal care products for university students.
Johor has pioneered an expansion of its i-FB Siswa food bank program, now assisting university students with daily necessities like stationery and personal care products. The initiative, grounded in the 3S concept of supporting the community, saving food, and caring for the environment, was launched at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Segamat campus.
This move reflects a commitment to student welfare amid rising cost-of-living pressures. The program aims to reduce food waste and promote environmental sustainability while ensuring donations are managed and distributed systematically. Close cooperation between the ministry, educational institutions, the private sector, and NGOs is vital for effective implementation.
The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry encourages widespread contributions, urging parties to support in whatever form they can.
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