{
  "id": 4802586,
  "title": "Terengganu suspends three Rahmah Sales operators over false subsidy claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/terengganu-suspends-three-rahmah-sales-operators-over-false-subsidy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:27:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1523432/terengganu-suspends-three-rahmah-sales-operators-over-false-subsidy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Terengganu has suspended three Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) operators for submitting false subsidy claims and violating operational guidelines. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry state director Mohd Mufsi Lat announced the suspensions, stating they were necessary to protect consumer interests and prevent fraudulent claims. Other infractions included disregarding wholesale sales regulations and selling goods in excess of permitted limits. The ministry stresses that all PJRM operators must adhere to stringent rules concerning product quality, inventory management, retail pricing, purchase limitations, transaction documentation, and subsidy claims. The one-month suspension grants operators time to rectify their actions and enhance compliance with PJRM regulations. Prior to the suspension, Mufsi inspected Terengganu's inaugural night-time PJRM, held at Seberang Takir Mosque, and cautioned operators to uphold integrity and anti-corruption standards, as per the commitments made during their enrollment. Mufsi also noted that the program's reach expanded from 82 to 98 operators this year, contributing to the alleviation of the public's cost of living burdens. The government, through the ministry, disbursed RM65.6 million in subsidies to finance 956 sales sessions from January to the end of the preceding month, benefiting 1.2 million individuals across Terengganu. The program, which encompasses diverse execution models such as in-store, mobile, markets, campuses, and open-air venues, generated sales valued at approximately RM1.3 million, offering products at 10 to 30 percent below regular retail prices. The Prime Minister's announcement to extend PJRM from bi-weekly to five times weekly was also highlighted. A survey conducted at the opening night-time PJRM revealed that 1.25 metric tonnes of fresh chicken, priced at RM6.89 per kilogramme, were sold out within 30 minutes, surpassing the two-bird limit per customer.",
  "summary": "KUALA TERENGGANU: Three Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) operators in Terengganu have been suspended after being found guilty of violating operational guidelines, including submitting false subsidy claims.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The suspension of three Rahmah Sales Programme operators signals a stricter enforcement of guidelines to protect consumer interests and prevent fraudulent claims, ensuring the programme's integrity and continued subsidy disbursement.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}