{
  "id": 13062352,
  "title": "Alllocation for SARA, STR aid raised to RM16bil for 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/alllocation-for-sara-str-aid-raised-to-rm16bil-for-2027",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:54:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/09/alllocation-for-sara-str-aid-raised-to-rm16bil-for-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has raised the funding for the SARA and STR welfare programs to RM16 billion for the year 2027, an increase from the previous RM15 billion allocation. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the presentation of the 2027 budget. The SARA scheme will now provide recipients with assistance of up to RM150 monthly, or RM1,800 annually, potentially benefiting 9 million people. Additionally, Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-time payment of RM100 twice a year, prior to Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Merdeka Day. This assistance aims to reach up to 13 million Malaysians, including those in the M40 income bracket. The government also plans to allow SARA assistance to be utilized for purchasing fresh produce at 216 government-operated farmers' markets and tamu markets across the country. As of now, SARA's network of participating businesses consists of 15,000 outlets, including 6,800 small grocery shops and cooperatives.",
  "summary": "Non-STR recipients aged 18 and above will get RM200 in SARA MADANI aid next year.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian government raises SARA and STR funding to RM16 billion for 2027",
    "SARA recipients to receive up to RM150 monthly assistance, benefiting 9 million",
    "Malaysians aged 18+ to get RM100 twice a year before major holidays"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Alllocation for SARA, STR aid raised to RM16bil for 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/alllocation-for-sara-str-aid-raised-to-rm16bil-for-2027-13063734",
        "published": "2026-10-09T07:54:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}