Sara to continue despite country facing current global economic challenges – Amir Hamzah
TAWAU: Efforts to provide assistance to the people through the Basic Rahmah Contribution (Sara) programme remain the government's priority in preparing the 2027 Budget despite the current challenging global economic environment, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah emphasized that the government remains committed to providing assistance through the Basic Rahmah Contribution (Sara) programme, even amidst current global economic challenges. The Sara programme, which allocated RM15 billion this year, has effectively reached nearly nine million recipients, with 99% benefitting from the targeted cash assistance.
Despite the uncertainties in the geopolitical and global economic situation, the Malaysian economy continues to grow strongly. This resilience is attributed to the success of local export products and the stability of the domestic economic engine, driven by consumer spending and competitive investment inflows. The government's Madani Economic framework has also proven successful in catalyzing the country's GDP growth, with an average growth rate of 5.7% so far.
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