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Malaysia's SARA cashless assistance programme has achieved a 99% utilization rate among its nearly nine million monthly recipients, generating RM3.45 billion in transactions. The government is expanding allocations to RM15 billion by 2026.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to raise Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance levels soon, citing public feedback about cost-of-living pressures despite existing government aid programmes.
Malaysia's Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces financial and relocation assistance for participants upon programme exit, addressing a gap in the 2009 Act that left witnesses without formal support after protection ends.
Two hundred motorcyclists in Renggam received RM5 fuel vouchers as part of a government grassroots engagement programme. The initiative, coordinated by the National Security Council, aims to ease financial pressures on low-income groups while strengthening community ties.
Selangor authorities have issued a fraud alert over fake SMS messages circulating about the KitaSelangor Voucher Programme, urging residents to use only official government channels for information.