Payments for Phase 2 of STR to begin Monday

Payments for Phase 2 of STR to begin Monday

The finance ministry says the cash aid will benefit nearly nine million recipients.

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Under Phase Two of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah payments, recipients will receive up to RM650, depending on their eligibility. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:
Payments for Phase Two of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) to nearly nine million recipients will begin on Monday, the finance ministry said today.

With an allocation of RM1.7 billion, recipients will receive up to RM650, depending on their eligibility.

The ministry said recipients registered in the STR database would receive their payments in stages through their bank accounts or by cash at Bank Simpanan Nasional branches.

“The Madani government remains committed to supporting the people in coping with the rising cost of living, especially ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement today.

Anwar, who is also the finance minister, added that the government’s decision to increase STR and SARA allocations by RM3 billion, or 30%, to RM13 billion in 2024 was to improve the standard of living fairly.

A year-round registration system has also been introduced for STR 2025 to ensure that more eligible Malaysians benefit from the financial aid.

Malaysians not listed in the STR database must submit an application for verification based on the eligibility criteria.

Recipients can check their eligibility status and access the FAQ section via the official STR portal at https://bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my.

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