The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the monthly disbursement of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid will begin today, with funds credited directly to the MyKad accounts of eligible recipients.
Recipients under the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) category will receive RM100 per household, while senior citizens and single individuals under this scheme will receive RM50 each.
Those eligible under both STR and eKasih will receive higher amounts: RM200 for households, RM150 for senior citizens, and RM100 for single individuals.
According to the official sara.gov.my portal, SARA 2026 recipients will automatically receive cashless assistance linked to their MyKad accounts. The aid can be used to purchase approved basic grocery items at participating supermarkets and retail outlets nationwide by presenting the MyKad.
The SARA programme is a targeted initiative aimed at helping Malaysians most affected by the rising cost of living and forms a key component of the government’s Budget 2026 strategy to support vulnerable groups and improve their economic wellbeing.
