1 Malaysia Program

1. 1 AZAM Program

1Azam program was created to help the poor and hardcore poor to generate employment and increase their income. There are 4 types of programs under 1AZAM is AZAM Kerja, AZAM Niaga, AZAM Khidmat and AZAM Tani. Each project has a different focus depending on the needs of the participants to help them out of poverty.

            The Malaysian government has allocated RM455 million for the program 1AZAM. In my opinion, the Malaysian government has shown an earnest effort to help target groups (poor) out of poverty. Until now a total of 193,390 target groups can be assisted through this program. It's a fairly large number. Hopefully, the efforts made by governments continues until all the target groups who are still eligible to be fully supported.

Among the success of 1Azam Programs

2. Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KRIM) Program

I strongly agree with this program, KR1M is very helpful to those who are middle and low income. KR1M there in my village, I often visit this KR1M, the price is cheaper than other stores and there are a variety of options. It is expected that the government can create more KR1M in the average population have medium or low income.

Applying the concept of a mini-market, KR1M offers a variety of daily necessities at prices 30-50% cheaper than in shops or supermarkets. It aims to reduce the burden of Malaysians, especially low-income earners who live in urban areas. There are more than 250 items sold in 185 retail branches nationwide KR1M.

RM386 million allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak when tabling the 2013 Budget last week at a cost of shipping to the store instead of store construction costs alone.  Out of which only $ 87 million was used as an allocation to build 57 stores in question. The costs also vary according to the situation in each location.

Through my experience, the quality of the products offered in CREAM is in the range of good and very good. This is because if you read on the label, the name of the manufacturer are listed there, and the producers are known as F & N, Jalen, sweeteners and others. So of course, the product is almost the same quality as branded products.


3. Klinik 1Malaysia

With the existence of the 1Malaysia Clinic, it's very helpful to all those in need especially for the less fortunate. In my opinion, this clinic existed at the time and right place. Many Malaysians who have received the benefits, it can help Malaysians live a healthier and happier.

Klinik 1Malaysia plays a vital role providing quality and affordable basic healthcare for Malaysians through better accessibility to its services. There are currently 334 K1Ms across Malaysia at strategic locations near residential communities. 

K1M's services include treatment for minor ailments, follow up treatment for stable chronic patients, as well as lab test services such as urine test, HIV and TB.

All K1Ms are under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, which ensures that all its facilities and medicines are adequately equipped. A fee of only RM 1 is charged to locals per visit while it remains free for senior citizens. It operates from 10 am to 10 pm including on weekends and public holidays.