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The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) RM100 programme has recorded a strong uptake since it kicked off on 31 August
More than 2.9 million Malaysians have already used the aid in just three days, according to the New Straits Times.
The Finance Ministry shared that a total of 1.1 million successful transactions worth RM75.3 million were recorded on 2 September alone, the highest daily figure so far. This pushed overall spending under the scheme to RM192.4 million by the end of the third day.
The ministry also noted that the transaction success rate had climbed to 95%, up from 79% on launch day.
The one-off RM100 aid, which targets 22 million eligible Malaysians aged 18 and above, is meant to ease the cost of living.
A total of RM2 billion has been allocated, and recipients can spend the credit until 31 December 2025 at more than 7,300 participating shops and supermarkets.
Any unused balance will be channelled back into future assistance programmes for vulnerable groups.
So, what can you buy with SARA RM100?
Recipients can use their MyKad to redeem essential items across 14 approved categories:
- Rice
- Eggs
- Instant noodles
- Canned food (e.g. sardines, tuna)
- Beverages (e.g. milk, tea, coffee)
- Condiments (e.g. sauces, soy sauce, sugar, salt)
- Biscuits
- Cooking oil
- Bread
- Personal hygiene products (e.g. toothpaste, sanitary pads, soap)
- Flour
- Household cleaning products (e.g. detergent, dishwashing liquid, floor cleaner)
- Approved medicines (as per Ministry of Health)
- School supplies (e.g. uniforms, shoes, bags, stationery)
And how to redeem your SARA using MyKad?
- Pick items under the 14 categories labelled with MyKasih price tags.
- Present your MyKad for cashier verification.
- The cashier scans your items and deducts the amount automatically.
- Keep the receipt for your own records.
You can also check your balance and transaction history via the MyKasih app or at mykasih.com.my.
Read our detailed step-by-step guide here.
