Anwar says the appreciation aid aimed at easing cost of living pressures for millions

No complaints in past four, five days, says Anwar

True measure of country’s success lies ability to distribute prosperity fairly, ensure people's well-being, says Anwar

PM stresses assistance distributed based on need, warns against inflammatory polemic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.

GEORGE TOWN, June 21 — Approximately 4.8 million out of 5.4 million recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid have used their MyKad to purchase basic necessities at registered premises nationwide as of this month.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The public is reminded not to easily fall for fake messages regarding the ‘Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR)’ cash assistance that are spreading via the WhatsApp application.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The Madani government will expand the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative to benefit 5.4 million recipients starting April 1, a significant increase from the current 700,000 beneficiaries.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The government will commence disbursing Phase Two of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) this Monday (March 24), with an allocation of RM1.7 billion, up from RM1.5 billion last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The government has allocated nearly RM13 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid initiatives aimed at helping Malaysians cope with rising living costs.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 21 — Payment of Phase 1 Rahmah Cash Donation (STR) Phase 1 will be disbursed in stages starting tomorrow, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Madani government will continue to work on building a more inclusive and glorious future for Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim He said that currently, the government has formulated a concrete effort to ensure that no citizen is marginalised,...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The Madani Government’s initiative in implementing the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid is seen as a very meaningful effort in helping the people face the current cost of living challenges.

TAPAH, March 3 — The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Cash-Out Programme in rural areas has been extended to the Orang Asli community in Peninsular Malaysia, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The additional revenue from sales and service tax (SST) expansion to 8.0 per cent from 6.0 per cent effective March 1, 2024, can benefit the rakyat in the form of cash aid, urban infrastructure and healthcare amid the ageing population in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Disbursement of the cash aid Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 1 to 8.2 million recipients begins today.

IPOH, Jan 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the 'Khidmat Demi Rakyat’ cheapest sales programme will be continued and expanded nationwide to help reduce the people’s cost of living.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Payment for Phase 1 of the (STR) to 8.2 million recipients will begin next Monday (January 29).

PADANG BESAR, Jan 20 — The government will conduct efforts to retarget subsidies in phases this year with improvements on social assistance, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The three-day Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme, which will be filled with interesting programmes, starts today at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.