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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
No application needed for RM100 SARA aid, warns MOF
SEMPORNA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has reiterated that the one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid, set for distribution on Aug 31, does not require any application process. Eligible recipients will receive the funds directly credited to their identification cards. Deputy Treasury secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz clarified that the aid would not be distributed through any e-wallet service. 'The public is urged to avoid being deceived by any scam claiming that they can assist with applications or providing links to any e-wallet,' he said during an inspection of the Rahmah Cash Aid programme in Pulau Bum Bum. Zamzuri emphasized that the RM100 aid would be directly credited to the identification cards of individuals aged 18 and above, with no intermediaries involved. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
No Application Required For One-off RM100 SARA Aid
SEMPORNA, July 26 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MOF) has issued a reminder that the one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid on Aug 31 did not require any application and will be directly credited into each recipient's identification card. Deputy Treasury secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz said the cash aid did not utlise any e-Wallet service as well. "As such, the public is urged to avoid being deceived by any scam claiming that they can assist with applications or providing links to any e-Wallet,' he told reporters after inspecting the Rahmah Cash Aid programme in Pulau Bum Bum here today.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MyKad and expanded SARA list enhance purchasing power in Malaysia
MELAKA: The integration of MyKad and an expanded list of approved items under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme has significantly improved accessibility and purchasing power for beneficiaries since April. The system streamlines transactions, eliminating the need for additional verification during payments. Housewife Natasha Irma Ishak, 30, who supplements her income by selling doughnuts from home, praised the convenience of MyKad. 'The system is efficient and hassle-free. I no longer worry about forgetting my phone or running out of mobile data while shopping,' she told Bernama. However, she hopes for wider adoption, particularly in rural areas, to ensure more beneficiaries can access the aid. Cleaner M. Saraswathy, 40, also commended the system, noting smooth transactions at supermarkets and grocery stores. She suggested broadening the list of eligible items to include more household and personal care products. 'The aid helps me manage monthly expenses, especially before payday. I also appreciate that unused balances roll over,' she said. SARA provides additional support to Rahmah Cash Aid recipients classified as poor or hardcore poor under the eKasih system. The initiative aligns with the government's MADANI Economy framework, aimed at uplifting vulnerable groups. Under the current administration, annual SARA assistance has risen to RM2,100 per eligible household, up from RM1,200 last year. Since April 1, monthly aid has increased to RM200, benefiting 5.4 million recipients.
The Star
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
MyGov Malaysia app for easy access to govt agencies
PUTRAJAYA: MyGov Malaysia, a single digital gateway app for government services, will be launched next month, says Gobind Singh Deo (pic). The Digital Minister said the app is part of the nation's government technology (GovTech) initiative, providing Malaysians easy access to various government agencies. 'This is part of the government's plan to transform Malaysia into a digital nation. It is only right to ensure we have a single platform where Malaysians can deal with various government agencies seamlessly,' said Gobind in a statement. The MyGov Malaysia mobile application will focus on seven main services – travel (passport-related matters); registration (birth and citizenship); driving (road tax and driving licence); healthcare (appointments and medical records); summonses; housing (land tax/assessment rates); and Rahmah Cash Aid, with more features to be added in the near future. Gobind said MyGov Malaysia would be integrated with MyDigital ID to streamline access to government services via a single, secure platform. 'Users will be able to verify their identity and access multiple services directly through the mobile application using their MyDigital ID credentials. 'This unified approach not only simplifies user interaction with government platforms but also underpins the broader commitment to digital inclusivity, trust and service excellence by the Digital Ministry,' he said. As of June 23, a total of 2,604,160 MyDigital ID registrations have been recorded. The integration of the single sign-on will be for 34 main government system applications. 'The MyGov Malaysia app will allow Malaysians direct access to multiple services at the palm of their hands. This is part of our journey in transforming Malaysia into a digital nation, a journey that will benefit Malaysians and to ensure no one is left behind in a trusted digital environment,' Gobind added.
The Star
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
MyGov Malaysia digital gateway app for govt services to be launched in July
PUTRAJAYA: MyGov Malaysia, a single digital gateway app for government services, will be launched in July 2025, says Gobind Singh Deo. The Digital Minister said the app is part of the nation's government technology (GovTech) initiative, providing Malaysians easy access to various government agencies. "This is part of the government's plan to transform Malaysia into a digital nation. It is only right to ensure we have a single platform where Malaysians can deal with various government agencies seamlessly," said Gobind. The MyGov Malaysia mobile application will focus on seven main services – travel (passport-related matters); registration (birth and citizenship); driving (road tax and driving license); healthcare (appointments and medical records); summonses; housing (land tax/assessment rates); and Rahmah Cash Aid, with more features to be added in the near future. Gobind said MyGov Malaysia would be integrated with MyDigital ID to streamline access to government services via a single, secure platform. "Users will be able to verify their identity and access multiple services directly through the mobile application using their MyDigital ID credentials. This unified approach not only simplifies user interaction with government platforms but also underpins the broader commitment to digital inclusivity, trust, and service excellence by the Digital Ministry," he said. As of June 23, a total of 2,604,160 MyDigital ID registrations have been recorded. The integration of the single sign-on will be for 34 main government system applications.
