GOMBAK, 16 Oct: 300 people from the Indian community in Gombak Setia received ‘Jom Shopping’ (Let’s Go Shopping) coupons in conjunction with the Deepavali 2014 celebration which was held here at the Batu Caves Giant Mall.

The coupons worth RM100 were presented by the Assemblyman for Gombak Setia, Hasbullah Mohd Ridzwan.

During the opening ceremony, Hasbullah said that such programmes have managed to prove the Selangor government’s attentiveness in caring for the wellbeing of the people and appreciating the contributions of senior citizens in state development.

“The ‘Jom Shopping’ programme introduced by the Selangor government is most popular among the community regardless of political background, race or religion.

“It indirectly gives this group the opportunity to buy daily necessities and reduce the cost of living, which is high, in preparation for the Deepavali celebration,” he said.

‘Jom Shopping’ is a programme under the Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor (MES) agenda which was implemented by the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) state government since five years ago.

NS