IPOH: The RM100 Bantuan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara), which will be credited to recipients from Feb 9, is seen as a timely helping hand with buying essentials for the upcoming festivities. Hew said he plans to use the aid to buy essential household items such as rice, cooking oil and other groceries. ALSO READ: RM100 Sara aid to be credited beginning Feb 9, says PMYahaya Osman, 52, who is currently unemployed, said the cash aid would be especially helpful in preparation for Ramadan. "However, the Sara aid will primarily be used to buy food. Amirah also plans to use the Sara cash aid to buy daily household goods for her children, although she hopes there will be clearer guidelines on whether or not it can be used for school-related items.

Source: The Star January 06, 2026 07:19 UTC