Ministry proposes rate increase for student food programme

The Health Ministry (MOH) has proposed that the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) rate for primary pupils be increased to RM4 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM5 in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the Education Ministry’s (MOE) current allocation of RM2.50 per pupil in the peninsula and RM3 in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan is insufficient to cover the cost of raw materials under the RMT menu.

“It is not MOE’s fault...