Phase 3 STR cash aid payout begins today for 5.3 million recipients
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry will disburse Phase 3 payments of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid in stages starting today to 5.3 million recipients, involving an allocation of RM1.2 billion.
The Finance Ministry will begin disbursing Phase 3 payments of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid today to 5.3 million recipients, with an allocation of RM1.2 billion. The number of recipients has increased to 5.3 million, up from 5 million at the start of the year, comprising 3.9 million low- and middle-income households and 1.4 million single senior citizens.
Phase 3 payments range from RM150 to RM600 depending on income and number of children, while single senior citizens will receive RM150. The total disbursement for the first three phases of 2026 has reached RM3.6 billion.
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