KUALA LUMPUR: The public is advised not to fall for scams or fraudulent messages inviting them to register for the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, as the assistance will be directly credited to all MyKad holders, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He said no registration or application is required from Malaysian citizens, as eligibility for Sara is automatic based on data from the National Registration Department (NRD).
“Purchases can be made from Aug 31 to Dec 31.
“This marks the first time that cash aid is extended to all adult citizens.
“A total of 22 million Malaysians are eligible to receive this individual credit.
“This initiative involves an expenditure of RM2 billion.
“No registration or application is required, as eligibility for Sara is automatically determined based on data of all adult citizens holding a MyKad. Data from the NRD will be used for this purpose.
“The public is therefore advised not to fall for scams or fraudulent schemes inviting them to register,” he said during the Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat.
He was responding to a question from Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH–Bukit Bendera), who asked about the application process for the RM100 financial assistance allocated to all under the Sara initiative.
Amir Hamzah said that, based on feedback, people are comfortable using their MyKad for government-related matters.
He said that Sara has received positive feedback from recipients, with an average utilisation rate of 93 per cent so far in 2025.
“Based on programme performance, the highest utilisation rate was recorded in Perlis at 96 per cent, followed closely by Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah at 95 per cent, through purchases made at registered retail stores using MyKad.
“Field monitoring sessions found that recipients are generally satisfied with the Sara programme,” he said.
On July 22, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that all Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-off RM100 assistance through their MyKad under the Sumbangan Sara programme.
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