A total of 800 residents in the Kinrara state constituency benefited from Selangor’s Deepavali edition of the Jom Shopping programme this year, with each recipient receiving a RM200 shopping voucher.
The programme was held at Giant Bandar Kinrara in Puchong, helping eligible households prepare for the festive season while encouraging spending on everyday essentials.
Key Details
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Beneficiaries: 800 Kinrara residents
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Voucher value: RM200 per recipient
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Total voucher allocation: RM160,000
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Location: Giant Bandar Kinrara, Puchong
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Programme: Jom Shopping Perayaan Deepavali
According to Kinrara assemblyman Ng Sze Han, the original allocation was 450 recipients. However, due to strong demand, an additional allocation was requested, increasing the number of beneficiaries to 800.
How Could This Support Local Spending?
The vouchers can help recipients purchase festive supplies and household necessities, including groceries, cooking ingredients and daily essentials.
The programme may also support retail activity by directing spending towards participating shopping outlets.
For local retailers, festive shopping programmes can provide additional customer traffic during an important seasonal period.
Why This Matters to Kinrara and Puchong
The programme highlights how targeted financial assistance can help households manage festive expenses.
It also demonstrates the connection between community assistance and local retail activity, particularly when shopping support is distributed through physical retail locations.
However, the report does not provide a breakdown of total sales generated by the programme or the number of participating retailers.
Discussion
Do you think shopping voucher programmes are an effective way to support both lower-income households and local businesses?
Would you like to see similar programmes introduced for other festive seasons in Puchong and Bandar Kinrara?
Source: thestar
Published Date: 2026-11-02T02:28:00Z