The monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid has been credited to the MyKad accounts of eligible recipients starting today.

The Finance Ministry said recipients under the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) category will receive RM100 per household, while senior citizens and single individuals will get RM50.

Recipients eligible under both the STR and eKasih categories will receive RM200 per household, RM150 for senior citizens, and RM100 for single individuals.

According to sara.gov.my, Sara 2026 recipients will automatically receive cashless assistance for basic necessities through accounts linked to their MyKad.

Basic grocery items from approved categories can be purchased at selected supermarkets or retail shops nationwide using the MyKad.

Sara is a targeted assistance programme aimed at Malaysians most affected by rising living costs, designed to improve the economic standing of vulnerable groups under the 2026 Budget.


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