She said the one-off Sara assistance received by her and her husband helps cover part of their overall Chinese New Year expenses, which usually reach around RM500. "I found out about the one-off Sara aid for all Malaysians in early February. "Therefore, RM200 from the Sara aid was used to buy essential items as preparation. "The Sara aid for all is good news. He added that the disbursement of the Sara aid was timely as most supermarkets are offering promotional discounts, enabling families to buy more necessities.

Source: The Star February 09, 2026 18:31 UTC