Government issues warning against cash aid scams: No registration fee required for the RM100 assistance
The RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance is a one-off cash aid that will be credited directly into the MyKad of all Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above starting August 31, 2025. There is no need to register or apply for the aid [2][3][4].
Key points about the program and how it works:
- Eligibility: All Malaysian citizens aged 18 years and above with a valid MyKad are eligible. There are no income or other conditions [3][1].
- Automatic crediting: The government will automatically credit RM100 into each eligible MyKad, enabling a cashless payment method without any registration process [2][3][4].
- Usage period: The RM100 credit can be used from August 31, 2025, until December 31, 2025 [1][3].
- Where to use: Funds can be spent on permitted essential items such as groceries, self-care products, medication, cleaning supplies, and school essentials at over 4,100 participating supermarkets and merchants associated with the MyKasih program (e.g., Mydin, Giant, Econsave) [1].
- Balance rollover: Any unused amount at the end of a month will roll over to the next, but the entire balance expires after December 31, 2025 [3].
- Anti-scam warnings: The government strongly warns against scams involving fake websites or links that claim registration is required. Only the automatic crediting to MyKad is legitimate, and any online sign-up requests are fraudulent [2][4].
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying mentioned the possibility of including wet goods such as chicken, meat, and fish under the SARA initiative. However, no confirmation has been made regarding the inclusion of such items [1][5].
Lim also stated that the government has already expanded the SARA initiative to include household cleaning products like laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid, increasing the number of product categories from 13 to 14 [1].
If an eligible recipient does not receive the RM100 credit by August 31, the government will provide guidance and follow-up instructions [2][4]. This program aims to ease the cost of living and mark the 2025 National Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced several major initiatives on July 23, including the RM100 SARA assistance, the postponement of toll rate hikes on 10 highways, and a drop in the price of RON95 fuel to RM1.99 per litre [6].
Lim reassured the public that there is no cause for concern as everyone aged 18 and above will receive the RM100 cash aid. The public is advised not to click on any suspicious links or websites claiming registration is required for the SARA assistance, as these are scams [2][4].
- The RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will be part of the government's initiatives aimed at easing the cost of living and marking the 2025 National Day celebrations.
- Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying has suggested the possibility of including wet goods such as chicken, meat, and fish in the SARA initiative, but no confirmation has been made regarding their inclusion.
- The government, in an effort to prevent scams, strongly warns that only the automatic crediting of RM100 into eligible MyKads is legitimate, and any online sign-up requests for the SARA assistance are fraudulent.
