News & Reviews:   SARA

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is examining proposals to expand the use of the MyKad-based digital ecosystem, including integration with the Basic Rahmah Contribution (SARA) system to strengthen identity verification in monitoring the sale of subsidised cooking oil.

Malaysia’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) for All assistance scheme is under review, with plans to broaden the range of eligible items to now include frozen food products. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the proposal is being evaluated with the SARA implementation team before any formal decision is made on the expanded food categories.

Today, Malaysia’s government has confirmed that a one-off payment of RM100 will be disbursed to all eligible Malaysians aged 18 and above under the SARA For All programme. The aid will be credited directly into recipients’ MyKad starting Monday, 9 February 2026.

The Malaysian government has confirmed the rollout dates for this year’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash assistance programmes. That said, what should you know about it?

In a major infrastructure upgrade, MyKasih Foundation has increased its Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) terminal capacity by 60% to accommodate a surge in nationwide transactions. The move coincides with the rollout of the RM100 one-off SARA Appreciation Aid on Day 2, aimed at supporting eligible Malaysians through digital redemption.

Back in July, our Prime Minister announced a RM100 aid for every Malaysian over 18 years old through MyKAD from 31 August 2025. While there were reports of fake RM100 aid websites targeting Malaysians, the government has set up a new portal to help citizens check their eligibility for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) program.