Year: 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) akan diagihkan mulai esok, membabitkan peruntukan RM13 bilion seperti yang diluluskan kerajaan menerusi Belanjawan 2025.

Bantuan SARA yang diagihkan bermula esok akan dibayar menerusi penggunaan MyKad secara bulanan kepada 700,000 penerima miskin dan miskin tegar.

Mulai tahun ini juga, penyaluran SARA melalui penggunaan MyKad akan diperluaskan ke Sabah dan Sarawak berbanding hanya negeri di Semenanjung pada tahun 2024.

Perdana Menteri yang juga Menteri Kewangan, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, berkata SARA adalah pendekatan bantuan bersasar di mana sebahagian pertambahan hasil negara serta penjimatan daripada perbelanjaan subsidi diagihkan semula bagi membantu mereka yang benar-benar memerlukan.

“Penyaluran SARA melalui MyKad juga bersasar kerana mekanisme tersebut memastikan golongan miskin menerima manfaatnya dalam bentuk barang asas termasuk makanan asas.

“Menjunjung prinsip kesaksamaan dan nilai manusiawi yang menghidupkan kerangka Ekonomi MADANI, penyusunan semula kewangan Kerajaan ini memastikan hasilnya dapat memanfaatkan rakyat terbanyak. Kerajaan MADANI komited menggunakan teknologi digital mutakhir bagi memastikan penyaluran bantuan dilakukan dengan kaedah yang mudah difahami dan digunakan oleh rakyat,” katanya dalam kenyataan MOF itu.

Di bawah program SARA, penerima manfaat boleh membeli barangan keperluan asas terpilih dengan menggunakan MyKad masing-masing di kedai-kedai runcit berdaftar yang kini berjumlah lebih 1,200 buah di seluruh negara, berbanding 700 buah pada tahun 2024.

Penerima SARA juga boleh menggunakan kredit yang disalurkan untuk membeli barang keperluan asas terpilih di bawah kategori barangan kebersihan diri, ubat-ubatan dan peralatan persekolahan, selain daripada barang makanan asas.

Penambahbaikan kepada SARA ini merangkumi sebahagian daripada peningkatan peruntukan Belanjawan 2025 bagi Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) dan SARA ke tahap tertinggi dalam sejarah, iaitu RM13 bilion berbanding RM10 bilion pada tahun lalu.

MOF berkata, selain daripada itu, 5.4 juta penerima STR pula akan menerima bantuan tambahan SARA mulai April 2025.

Ini terdiri daripada 700,000 penerima SARA sedia ada dan 4.7 juta penerima STR sedia ada yang tidak berada dalam rekod eKasih.

Bagi kategori isi rumah, tambahan sumbangan SARA adalah sebanyak RM100 sebulan.

Golongan warga emas tiada pasangan akan menerima sumbangan tambahan SARA sebanyak RM50 sebulan.

MOF juga menasihati penerima SARA agar sentiasa berwaspada dengan pautan yang tidak sahih oleh pihak tidak bertanggungjawab bagi merujuk maklumat mengenai program berkenaan.

Soalan lazim (FAQ) dan semakan status kelayakan SARA boleh didapati di Portal Rasmi STR, pautan https://bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my manakala maklumat lanjut mekanisme pelaksanaan SARA pula boleh dirujuk di https://www.mykasih.com.my mulai esok.

Source: Berita Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to alleviate the economic strain faced by low-income Malaysians, the government has introduced the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative, which will assist 700,000 individuals across the country.

Starting tomorrow, the programme aims to provide direct financial aid through MyKad to help those facing economic hardship, enabling them to purchase essential goods.

This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improving the well-being of citizens, particularly those in vulnerable groups, by making necessary goods more accessible.

Through Sara, eligible recipients can buy key items such as food staples, household products, hygiene essentials, health-related goods, and school supplies – all aimed at easing the financial burden faced by families.

For those who qualify, the aid will be credited directly to their MyKad, allowing a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience. This means eligible Malaysians won’t need to go through complicated procedures or paperwork—it’s as simple as using their MyKad in participating stores.

Who is eligible for Sara aid?

To be eligible for Sara assistance, individuals must be Malaysian citizens and reside in Peninsular Malaysia, and their monthly income should not exceed RM5,000.

Additionally, recipients should either be part of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) 2025 scheme—which includes households, singles, or senior citizens without spouses—or registered as Hardcore Poor or Poor in the eKasih database maintained by the Prime Minister’s Department.

How do you check your eligibility?

Those listed in the eKasih database can log into the MyKasih portal (https://app.mykasih.net/sara2/checkstatus). Once there, just enter your 12-digit MyKad number and the Captcha code displayed on the page. A quick check will confirm whether you qualify.

For recipients of the STR 2025, the process is equally straightforward. Visit the MySTR portal (https://bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my), enter your MyKad number along with your security keyword and password, and you’ll quickly learn your eligibility and payment details.

How to use the Sara aid?

Once approved, using the Sara aid is as simple as swiping your MyKad at any participating store.

The aid is designated for essential goods, covering 13 key categories, including food staples like rice, flour, cooking oil, and eggs; canned and packaged goods; cooking ingredients such as salt, sugar, and seasonings; hygiene and cleaning products; health supplies like over-the-counter medicines; and school supplies for children.

Recipients can use their MyKad to purchase these essential items at participating supermarkets and retail stores nationwide.

The stores vary by state, with well-known chains such as Econsave, Giant, Lotus, Lulu Hypermarket, Mydin, and Pak Grocer available in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

No matter where you are in Malaysia, eligible recipients can easily access these MyKasih-certified stores to buy necessary items using their Sara aid.

Steps to use the MyKad for purchases:

To make your purchase, you can choose from the shelves stocked with approved products clearly labelled with the MyKasih tag.

At the cashier, simply present your MyKad for verification. The cashier will scan each item, and once everything is ready, you will need to enter your 6-digit PIN to confirm the transaction.

It’s fast, secure, and efficient, allowing you to buy what you need without any hassle. After your purchase, remember to keep the receipt—it’s always a good idea to have it for future verification.

Source: New Straits Times (Business Times)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The federal government has increased the annual Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) payments to RM2,100 for 2025, up from RM1,200 in 2024, benefiting impoverished households nationwide.

In an announcement today, the Finance Ministry said disbursements via MyKad will now also be extended to Sabah and Sarawak, ensuring that 700,000 recipients across Malaysia receive support starting January 15, 2025.

Monthly payments will be disbursed through MyKad, beginning with RM100 from January to March and increasing to RM200 from April to December.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the increase reflects the government’s commitment to equity and efficient aid delivery through digital tools.

“Upholding the principles of equity and human values embedded within the Madani Economic Framework, this financial restructuring ensures that its benefits are widely shared with the people.

“The Madani Government is committed to using advanced digital technology to ensure that assistance is distributed in an easily understandable and user-friendly manner,” he said.

The initiative is part of a record RM13 billion allocation in the 2025 budget for SARA and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR), compared to RM10 billion last year.

Recipients can use the MyKad-linked funds to purchase essentials, including food, hygiene products, and school supplies, at over 1,200 registered retail outlets nationwide.

The programme has also been expanded to include an additional 4.7 million STR beneficiaries, raising the total number of recipients to 5.4 million.

The Ministry of Finance has urged the public to rely on official channels for accurate information and to be wary of fraudulent links regarding the programme.

Source: Malay Mail