She said DBKL and Labuan Corporation are among the earliest local authorities (PBTs) to announce the initiative, aimed at easing the cost-of-living burden on traders, particularly following rising fuel prices, Bernama reported.

These 10,000 traders include those at food courts and markets, she said after launching the Putrajaya Aktif Programme today.

The rental reduction for hawker sites and selected premises under DBKL will be from April 1 until Dec 31, 2027.

Yeoh said Putrajaya Corporation is still studying the best approach before implementing a similar measure, including assessing additional forms of assistance beyond rental discounts.

She said the government is currently prioritising rental reductions over other forms of subsidies, taking into account financial constraints and the need to generate alternative revenue.

“When we reduce rent, we need to find other sources of revenue as we are also facing rising operating costs, including higher fuel prices,” she said.

Yeoh said the government has also launched free sports classes, involving sepak takraw and skipping, in Putrajaya as a targeted effort to address obesity among children. The programme was chosen as it is low-cost and easy for children to practise at home.

“These classes are held twice a month, in the second and fourth weeks, involving 50 participants per session, at four locations around Putrajaya and will run throughout the year,” she said.

Yeoh said the initiative is implemented in collaboration with the health ministry, focusing on providing programmes and cultivating interest in sports.

She added that the government also plans to obtain data on obese children in Putrajaya through cooperation with the education ministry to expand the programme’s reach to target groups and other areas.