1Malaysia concept is aims to bring great change and success. Therefore, a number of initiatives have already been implemented for the people in this country.The variety products of 1Malaysia was introduced and well received by millions of Malaysians whether in urban or rural areas. In this entry have a several programS that have 1Malaysia do.
SL1M is a program that provides internship and trainee provisions for fresh graduates by Government-linked companies to reduce unemployment rate among the youths. The objective of this program is to improve the marketability and the ability of graduates to find jobs. This program is made possible through the cooperation and commitment of the Government-linked companies and private companies throughout Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak . Beside that, participants who join this program will undergo soft skill training and on job training with the participating companies to increase their self-confidence to get the job in a company. In addition, graduates also given exposure and real work experience in companies of various sectors in Malaysia. SL1M have a few module that are required to strengthen the soft skills of the participants. The participant must endure two month soft skills training. The example of soft skill training such as communication, thinking, creative, cooperate of ethic, the value of self develop and so on. SL1M also provide RM 1000.00 allowance to the participant that join this program After finish two months training, the participant will undergo the 6 month or 10 month of the pre-employment at the company. The RM 1000.00 allowance also provide when the courses commences.
KKR1M includes stores that offer high quality material and clothing at a low cost with discounts of up to 70 per cent. The objective is to help those in the lower-income group to buy fabrics that could be used for clothes, school uniforms, curtains and other necessities. The starting point the business of fabric store at Taman Lagenda Suria in Batu 14 Hulu Langat Selangor. The government was target 30 store will be open through the country. KKR1M establishment is one of the measures to control rising prices of textile goods arbitrarily by traders. Over 100 types of goods offered on the premises, including fabrics, cloth cage, Malay clothes and curtains are all local products. The fabrics are sold in the shop is a jacquard batik, The price is RM15 that compared to RM35 in the other market. While a linen shirt is RM45 that compare to other market is RM79. The person who like the satin fabric they can buy at the KKR1M because the price that they offer only RM40 from RM50 in the other market. In addition to the requirements of clothing, the shop also offers other items such as curtains, school supplies and equipment such as prayer mats and headgear.
Malaysians are now able to enjoy medical treatments at just RM1 per visit. The clinics with over 50 outlets nationwide are strategically located in various housing areas. There are between three and four such clinics available at each State at the moment. This initiative provides immediate health care to all Malaysians who are in need of basic medical services. The first clinic is open at Flat Kampung Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur since 7 January 2010. 1Malaysia clinics manage by hospital assistants (HA). The government allowed to dispense medication for minor ailments such as fever, cough, blood tests and blood sugar levels. However, the clinic is overseen by the Department of Health to ensure that all facilities and medical supplies are sufficient. While the cases outside the field of medical assistant services or cases should be seen by a medical officer will be referred to a health clinic or hospital nearby.
School Milk Program (PSS) was carried out simultaneously with the Supplementary Food Program (RMT). The program was implemented for students from poor families with a monthly income level of families in the lower socioeconomic status in order to get a balanced diet at school.The aim of the program is to improve the health and nutritional status of student primary school. They want to ensure its can help improve school student health base on their physical and mental. PSS also aims to encourage students to drink milk at an early stage. Criteria for selection of students is made up of primary school students especially from rural areas and families with a monthly income of RM 400 and less than RM 800. PSS is a program implemented by the Ministry of Education co-producer of milk in line with the concept of Malaysia Incorporated. The program launched in 1983 has been extended to the whole country from 1995 except Sabah has its own milk program. This program consists two scheme where the first scheme is fee Milk and another scheme is free milk. Fee milk is participation of volunteer people either subsidies or without government subsidies. While free milk to students selected under the auspices of milk companies participating in the Ministry of Education and other community organizations whether in the private or voluntary.
Under this scheme, discount cards are given free to Malaysian students in Higher Learning Institutes doing more than a year of study for certificate, diploma, degree and above. Students stand to enjoy discounts of between five and 60 per cent for goods and services from more than 2,600 outlets of 264 participating companies. The goods and services include books, stationery, sports attire, transport, accommodation, food and drinks, health clinics, automotive workshops and recreation services.
The objective of this program is to help ease the cost of living and in accordance with the transition on the basis of targeted subsidy earners low. The one-off cash paid was implemented since 2012 that have over 75 percent benefit to the country household. This program also have their category. For household that have income RM 3001.00 until RM 4000.00 they can get RM 800.00. For the second category the household that have income RM 3000.00 and below they can get RM 1000.00. The third category is RM 1000.00 and below they can get RM 1050.00. RM 400.00 for the single where they must 21 years old and above and the income must RM 2000.00 and below. The payment will direct paid to the recipient account and the recipient does not have the account will receive BR1M voucher.
The presentation of the 2012 budget on October 7, 2012 the government proposed an allocation of 2.6 million was given for the implementation of incentive voucher of RM 200. Book incentive has benefited 1.3 million students throughout Malaysia. The main goal of the program is to reduce the burden of purchasing books of study to student. In addition, this incentive can foster the reading habit among Malaysians people. BB1M vouchers will be given to students who are studying on part-time or full-time. The following year the number of vouchers has increased from RM 200 to RM 250. The validity of the voucher is only 3 months.
The 1Malaysia Housing Program or Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PRIMA) is a housing development program in Malaysia. It was launched on 4 July 2011 by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Tun Razak. It is managed by the government owned company Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) Berhad under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. The objective for this program is to ensure that all Malaysian people can have their own house. Beside that, under the initiative, the government develop constructs and maintains affordable housing projects targeted at middle-income Malaysian households that earning between RM2,500 and RM7,500 per month. In addition, PR1MA projects currently being developed are in key urban areas such as Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang. Each property ranges from RM100,000 to RM400,000 and equipped with facilities and infrastructure for a sustainable lifestyle.
This scheme bagged the first prize at the United Nations Public Service Awards in 2012. eKasih is a Bank National Poverty that containing information on poverty starts from an individual profile, program and grants that received by the Head of Household (HOH) and Member of Household (AIR) of agency until the request for assistance. Beside that, its also avoid overlapping aids program. The total of 317,359 of backlog cases have been cleared and making up 96 percent of all eKasih cases being processed. People can apply for this program by online d it have a few features that must follow before apply such as they must revision poverty status on online,updating of information poverty line, generating reports and statistics on poverty and so on.
Kedai Ikan Rakyat 1Malaysia (KIR1M) was opened at the Centrum Plaza, Setiawangsa. This premise will market a wide variety of fresh fish at a price of 30 to 40 percent cheaper than the market. The objective is to help low-income earners. Beside that, KIR1M also provide five types of fish under the 1Malaysia such as mackerel fish, trevally fish, brief fish, and “cencaru”. For example mackerel was sold at RM5 and RM7 per kg compared to the market price which now stands at RM12 per kg. The quality still fresh guarantee that customers will not feel cheated. In addition, KIR1M will be open every day from 7am to 10pm. All types of fish are sold is obtained from fishermen from Hutan Melintang, Perak.
KR1M outlet operates on a mini market format that offers various basic necessities at low prices. The main purpose of KR1M is to reduce the burden of the Malaysian people especially the urban low-income earners. So far, approximately 99 stores available nationwide. Beside that, KR1M carries over 250 grocery items that are packed and labeled with ‘Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia’ logo. The item or goods that have in KR1M are sold at 30 percent to 50 percent cheaper than store and hyper market that has in Malaysia.
1Malaysia Low Risk Maternity Center operating since 2012. The main purpose is to giving birth experience in an atmosphere that is comfortable and conducive birth at home otherwise to provide birth to cases of low-risk maternity only. Pregnant mothers can now expect first class service for delivery at only RM3. The high quality maternity center for the public offers treatment, room, medicine and food on par with first class ward facilities for a very low fee. Beside that, its also equipped with photo therapy treatment facilities, clinics for antenatal and gynecology services. Apart from that, obstetricians,gynecologists and pediatricians will be on duty daily to ensure that patients will receive the quality, professional and effective treatment. In addition, this is part of the government’s initiative to provide quality health care at an affordable price.
