KUALA LUMPUR: About two million Malaysians have redeemed the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) cash assistance, involving nearly RM200mil in funds as of Feb 10, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the figure shows the positive reception for Sara as well as the system's smooth operation, with long queues reported. "When we first launched it last year, there were some minor system issues but this time it is smooth. Jana MyPesara is a micro-financing initiative to help retirees manage and run their businesses in a more structured manner. More than 22 million MyKad holders aged 18 and above are eligible to benefit from the RM100 one-off Sara credit, which is valid from Feb 9 to Dec 31, 2026.

Source: The Star February 12, 2026 13:14 UTC