Just flash MyKad to use RM100 Sara aid at selected stores, says Finance Ministry
PUTRAJAYA (July 24): Malaysians eligible for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme can use the one-off RM100 aid by simply presenting their MyKad at selected retail stores nationwide, the Finance Ministry clarified today.
Following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement yesterday, the ministry said the RM100 credit – available from August 31 – can be used as a cashless payment method at over 4,100 participating outlets, including major chains such as Giant, Mydin and HeroMarket, as well as smaller neighbourhood stores.
'No application is required – just show your MyKad at the counter to use the Sara credit,' the ministry said in a social media update.
The credit covers 14 categories of essential items, amounting to 90,000 products, such as rice, cooking oil, diapers, paracetamol, stationery and bath soap.
Unused credit does not expire immediately and can be used until December 31, offering beneficiaries flexibility in managing their expenses.
The Finance Ministry reiterated that every Malaysian aged 18 and above will receive a one-off aid.
It then said the government will announce further details on Sara's implementation in the coming weeks. – Malay Mail
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