Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a substantial boost in allocations for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) program, allocating RM700 million to benefit over 700,000 recipients, a five-fold increase from the previous year. The Sara program aims to provide targeted subsidy aid to those most affected by the increasing cost of living.
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The Sara program
The enhancements, effective from January 22, include extending eligibility to the poor and hardcore poor, doubling household aid to RM1,200, and maintaining aid to single individuals at RM600. Anwar emphasized that these improvements align with the Ekonomi Madani framework, fostering inclusivity and addressing economic inequality.
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