The B40 and M40 groups, as well as single individuals, need not feel left out if they do not receive additional assistance such as food baskets, said Deputy Finance Minister I Abdul Rahim Bakri.

He said there are many other forms of assistance introduced by the federal government for the benefit of all citizens. 

Abdul Rahim (photo) said the donation of food baskets were specially allocated for the hardcore poor, e-Kasih recipients, the elderly, the disabled, patients and other vulnerable groups.

"Therefore, there is no reason (for the B40 and M40 as well as single individuals) to feel left out (if they don’t receive the food basket aid)," he said in a statement today.

Abdul Rahim said no one would be left out from receiving federal aid as there were various other forms of assistance, including the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional.

"The cost of living aid is ongoing. Therefore, we need to be thankful and spend wisely and also stay at home," he said. - Bernama

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