JOHOR BARU: Menu Rahmah will be launched at cafes in 20 institutions of higher learning in the Klang Valley after Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the plan was a collaboration between his ministry and the Higher Education Ministry.

He said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin had given positive feedback and agreement to have Menu Rahmah introduced in cafes at institutions nationwide.

"Officials from both ministries will meet to streamline the introduction of Menu Rahmah at these institutions.

"These cafes are under the management of the Higher Education Ministry and food supply is the purview of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.

"Hopefully, after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, we will launch Menu Rahmah at cafes in 20 higher learning institutions in the Klang Valley before expanding it elsewhere, including private institutions, nationwide."

He said this after launching Menu Rahmah at Samballana Bistro in Bandar Dato Onn here yesterday. Samballana is offering a chicken chop and a mango mint drink at RM5.

Khaled on Friday said Menu Rahmah would be introduced in institutions of higher learning soon.

The New Straits Times yesterday reported Salahuddin as saying that the Rahmah initiative would be expanded to four schemes, targeting university students, the B40 group and the hardcore poor.

They are Pakej Rahmah, Kafe Rahmah, Jualan Rahmah and Bakul Rahmah.

Bakul Rahmah will provide a food basket of necessities - such as rice, flour, biscuits, sardines and instant noodles - worth between RM50 and RM100 to hardcore poor families each month.

Jualan Rahmah involves participating hypermarkets offering 1,000 items at discounts of between three and 30 per cent.

Pakej Rahmah involves the same players offering 12 fast-moving consumer items, including milk, fruits and vegetables, at lower prices.

Kafe Rahmah aims to provide university students with a free lunch, and breakfast and dinner at half price.

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