SUNGAI PETANI: The list of essential items under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme will be updated by mid-February and will likely include fresh produce. Political secretary to the Finance Minister Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said there have been requests to include more items to the list, including fresh produce. "The ministry is considering including fresh goods such as fish, chicken and others. "Sara recipients will also be able to buy items at more small shops, especially in rural areas," he said. He added that the number of Sara and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients changes annually.

Source: The Star January 24, 2026 14:38 UTC