KUALA LANGAT, Oct 10 — A total of 62 entrepreneurs in Kuala Langat received equipment aid worth more than RM400,000 this year through the Poverty Eradication Blueprint Assistance Programme and the Selangor Indian Entrepreneur Equipment Assistance Program (I-Seed).
Of that number, 44 recipients received Blueprint assistance, while another 18 received I-Seed aid, which is dedicated to the Indian community.
State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication Papparaidu Veraman said the aid was distributed based on the recipients' needs, covering various business equipment such as sewing machines, fogging machines, ovens, chillers, and other tools.
He elaborated that these programmes are part of the State Government's ongoing efforts to assist low-income groups, particularly B40 families running small-scale businesses.
“The State Government allocated RM2 million for the Blueprint program and RM1 million for I-Seed across Selangor this year. We hope recipients make the best use of the aid provided to expand their respective businesses,” he said.
He spoke to reporters after officiating the handover ceremony for the Blueprint and I-Seed equipment aid for the Kuala Langat district at the Kampung Sungai Manggis Community Hall in Banting recently.
Papparaidu noted that the recipient selection process was carried out in collaboration with village heads, *penghulus* (sub-district heads), and relevant parties to ensure applications were evaluated based on actual needs.
He added that equipment procurement took time because every application had to undergo verification, investigation, and audit processes, and some items required special ordering or importation.
“This effort involves all parties so that we can truly address the root causes of poverty and help individuals uplift themselves and their families,” he said.
One of the recipients of the Blueprint assistance is Cheng Jum Ting, 37, who runs a sugarcane juice business with her father, Cheng Nge Lee, 72, in the Tanjung Sepat area.
The single mother received a three-wheeled motorcycle, which is expected to make it easier for them to travel and sell sugarcane juice at night and morning markets.
According to Cheng, they previously used an old, dilapidated car that frequently broke down to conduct their business.
“I am happy to see my father’s joy upon receiving this three-wheeled motorcycle. Previously, I sold sugarcane juice with my father using a worn-out car that was prone to breakdowns.
“With this three-wheeled motorcycle, it is much easier for us to get around compared to before,” she said.
