PUTRAJAYA: Frozen food is now included as part of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the decision was made following public requests for the list of basic items to be extended to cover frozen food. The latest phase of Sara will also include more than 10,000 stores nationwide by the end of the year, he added. ALSO READ: Sara 2.0 runs like clockworkAnwar said the programme’s accessibility will be improved by reducing the coverage distance to participating Sara outlets to within 7km, compared with 10km currently. “Previously, there were issues as Sara purchases could only be made at large stores.

Source: The Star February 10, 2026 10:52 UTC