{
  "id": 18113378,
  "title": "Over five million Malaysians to receive RM1.1b STR aid from today, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/over-five-million-malaysians-to-receive-rm1-1b-str-aid-from-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T11:37:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/04/over-five-million-malaysians-to-receive-rm11b-str-aid-from-today-says-anwar/242001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 4, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the fourth phase of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, totalling RM1.1 billion, will be distributed to over five million Malaysians across the country. The disbursement coincides with Deepavali celebrations and benefits recipients from various ethnic backgrounds, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting the welfare of low-income groups. The aid will be distributed from today until November 6, as part of ongoing efforts to assist the public in coping with rising living costs. Present during the announcement were Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, Prime Minister's Department Minister Hannah Yeoh, Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan, and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The fourth phase of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, amounting to RM1.1 billion, is be...",
  "key_points": [
    "Over five million Malaysians to receive RM1.1 billion STR aid",
    "Aid distribution coincides with Deepavali celebrations",
    "Aid benefits recipients from various ethnic backgrounds"
  ],
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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."
}