Summary
- STR and SARA allocation rises to RM16 billion.
- Eligible STR recipients can receive up to RM1,800 yearly.
- RM100 SARA payments announced twice for other eligible adults.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 9 — The government has increased the allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) to RM16 billion under Budget 2027.
Compared with RM15 billion previously, as part of efforts to ease the rising cost of living. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that all STR recipients will receive SARA assistance.
Of up to RM150 monthly, equivalent to RM1,800 annually, benefiting as many as nine million recipients. Malaysians aged 18 and above who are not STR recipients will receive two RM100 SARA MADANI payments.
One before Hari Raya Aidilfitri and another ahead of Malaysia’s 70th independence anniversary, benefiting up to 13 million people, including the M40 group. The government will also expand SARA purchases,
To include fresh produce at 216 FAMA farmers’ markets nationwide, while increasing the number of participating small grocery stores to 10,000 before the end of 2026.
