Kuching: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has announced the launch of the Semarak Syawal 1446H Year 2025 programme, set to take place at 262 outlets across the nation. This initiative aims to provide the public with access to essential goods ahead of the Aidilfitri celebrations.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, FAMA Director-General Abdul Rashid Bahri revealed that the agency is targeting a sales value of RM5 million for the initiative in Sarawak. This effort will cover 72 locations and is scheduled to run from today until March 30.

The national-level programme will be formally inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, on March 29 in his Kota Raja parliamentary constituency. Abdul Rashid shared this information with reporters at the launch of the state-level Semarak Syawal 1446H event.

In Sarawak, the 72 designated outlets include Medan Niaga Satok, 13 farmers’ markets, 21 Agrobazaar Rakyat, and 37 Agrobazaar Kedai Rakyat. Additionally, the event will feature the Agro Madani Sale (JAM), offering items such as chicken at RM10 each, grade B selenium eggs at RM15 per tray, and various local agro-based industry products.