Vouchers to be distributed today

While they have decided to donate their year-end bonuses to help charity groups, the top leaders will also continue their shopping tours around the island by spending their vouchers on consumer goods to put a check on the economic downturn.

Ma went to several markets in Taipei County and southwestern Chiayi County to purchase candies and seafood yesterday for the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays after doling out money for apparel and other necessities. Interior Minister Liao Liou-yi reminded the public of bringing necessary documents, including their identification card, shopping voucher notification, and personal chop to collect the vouchers and suggested that they pick up the vouchers at the time advised on the notification slip to help the process run more smoothly.

Liao reiterated his belief that the NT$85.7 billion program will provide a needed boost to Taiwan's stagnant economy.

The unprecedented scheme, under which every citizen will receive NT$3,600 worth of consumption vouchers, is aimed at bringing happiness to everyone and welcoming in the Chinese New Year, Liao said.

“I hope that the voucher program will bring good luck to everyone and will exert a multiplier effect to boost spending and revitalize our economy,” Liao said.

Asked how he will use his shopping vouchers, the minister said he would buy a nice birthday present that is made in Taiwan for his mother.

He said a total of 14,202 voucher distribution stations will be open across the country from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. and he reassured local residents that anybody lined up by 4:59 p.m. will be able to collect their vouchers.

Liao has called 21 city mayors and country magistrates, as well as 49 district directors and 319 township heads to ask them to personally supervise the stations and make sure the distribution process runs without a hitch.

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