There are close to 830,000 Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients in Sabah, with a total of RM410 million channelled to the beneficiaries in Phase 1 and 2 of the initiative, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
In a written reply, the economy ministry said two more STR payments will be doled out in August and November.
The ministry also revealed that there are 506,000 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) recipients in the state, which will see a total of RM500 million being channelled to the beneficiaries.
It said 95% of the SARA recipients have used their MyKad to make purchases at registered premises.
It was responding to a question from Vivian Wong (PH-Sandakan), who wanted to know the total number of Sabahans eligible for the SARA initiative and the number of those who had claimed the funds.
The ministry said that more than 4,500 sundry shops and supermarkets were taking part in the initiative, an increase from the 700 participating outlets recorded in 2024.
“In Sabah alone, more than 470 premises are registered under the programme. This number will continue to increase to ensure better access in all areas,” it said.
