RM100 SARA aid for all Malaysians begins tomorrow via MyKasih with expanded merchant network
KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKasih website has increased its bandwidth to ensure a smooth rollout of the SARA for all programme tomorrow.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the programme will see all eligible Malaysians receive RM100 in basic Rahmah support, credited to their MyCard accounts.
The initiative applies to all citizens aged 18 and above.
“MyKasih, which manages the database, has increased its bandwidth to ensure there are no technical issues during the implementation of SARA for all starting tomorrow,” he told reporters after officiating Internet Safety Day 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa today.
Earlier this morning, Fahmi said he also spoke with Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican, who assured a smooth rollout in the early days of disbursement.
“We have learned from the system issues that occurred at the end of 2025 and are taking steps to prevent similar problems,” he added.
Under the programme, the RM100 allowance can be spent on shopping or goods purchases and will remain valid until 31 December 2026.
Last week, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the SARA for all programme has an allocation of RM2.2 billion, benefiting around 22 million Malaysians.
The rollout also includes a significant expansion in the SARA merchant network to 10,700 outlets nationwide, up from just 700 in 2024, including 3,000 small traders.
