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Sara cash aid

PN promises up to RM6,000 annual cash aid, free education for needy

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin says if they form government, the proposed Bantuan Prihatin Nasional scheme will give households greater flexibility compared to the government’s conditional Sara programme

Budget 2026: RM2 billion cash aid for Deepavali

Prime minister says nearly nine million Malaysians will benefit from increased STR and SARA assistance, with allocations rising to RM15 billion next year

Sara cash aid: 12-month disbursement to peninsula recipients starts Monday

Those eligible for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah will receive their cash aid from January 22 onwards, with an increase from RM600 to RM1,200 per household, and RM600 for singles.

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Malaysia eyes next-generation combat aircraft in 2030s, FA-50s arrive by year-end: Khaled

Defence Minister says phased delivery of 18 FA-50 jets will strengthen air force capabilities