July 23, 2025
PETALING JAYA – In celebration of Merdeka Day on Aug 31, all Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-off payment of RM100 through their MyKad under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister stated that this assistance is available for use from Aug 31 until Dec 31, and can be spent on essential goods at over 4,100 stores nationwide.
Participating retailers include major supermarkets such as Mydin, Lotus’s, Econsave, and 99Speedmart, as well as retail shops in every district across the country.
“The assistance is provided on an individual basis, not by the household. It means, for example, a household consisting of a husband, wife, and two adult children will receive a total of RM400,” Anwar said in announcement on Wednesday (July 23).
“This initiative is set to benefit 22 million Malaysians, with an allocation of RM2bil.
“This means the combined allocation for STR and Sara will increase from RM13bil to RM15bil for 2025 – marking the first time in history that cash assistance is being distributed to all adult citizens,” Anwar added.
“Some among us may have the means and do not need this assistance and the government intends for any unused funds by year-end to be redistributed to vulnerable groups next year,” he said.
The Prime Minister also announced that Sept 15 would be a public holiday nationwide for Malaysia Day.