PM Anwar Ibrahim officiated the first MADANI Mart outlet in Pahang on 3 April 2026. The Indera Mahkota 8 site offers daily essentials under the Kedai Runcit Harga Rahmah concept to help locals.

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Critics like MCA Youth had accused MADANI Mart of copying the failed KR1M model. Dr Akmal Saleh also suggested the government focus on tax reforms like GST instead of building new retail chains.

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The initiative was distinguished from the previous KR1M model as it is market-driven. It relies on a private-social partnership rather than direct government management or subsidies.

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Fuziah Salleh confirmed MADANI Mart operates as a private licensing model rather than a franchise. Individual entrepreneurs manage outlets independently without paying any royalty fees.

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Setting up a single outlet requires entrepreneurs to invest approximately RM420,000. Yayasan MADANI clarified that no government funds are used to finance these retail operations.

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1. What is the main goal of MADANI Mart?

The initiative aims to reduce market pressure and assist the rakyat by providing essential goods at affordable prices through a wide retail network.

2. Who owns the MADANI Mart outlets?

Each store is owned by private entrepreneurs, while Yayasan MADANI acts as the licensor for the branding and overall retail ecosystem.

3. Does it compete with small sundry shops?

Groups like MTEM have raised concerns, advising the government to empower small retailers instead of creating new chains that might squeeze out sundry shops.

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