SEREMBAN, Oct 10 (Bernama) — The government’s decision to continue implementing Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) for a second time, as announced under Budget 2026, is proof of its continued commitment to prioritising the people’s wellbeing.
Negaraku Brigade president Khairul Nizam Mohd Sopery said the initiative not only eases the people’s cost-of-living burden but also shows that the government is attuned to the current economic realities faced by people from all walks of life.
“The SARA aid is a symbol of the government’s concern for the people. It provides immediate relief to millions, especially the lower and middle-income groups affected by rising prices and living costs.
“When the people are protected, the nation grows stronger and more united. This second round of SARA is proof that the Rahmah spirit continues to thrive in the country’s administration,” he said in a statement today.
He added that the SARA initiative is not merely a cash aid programme but a form of social investment capable of stimulating the domestic economy through increased purchasing power.
Meanwhile, IKON Malaysia president Mia Nurhamizah Abdul Ghapar, when contacted, commended the government’s move to provide free education for vulnerable groups, especially the B40, through the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN).
“Such government policies should be fully utilised as they not only increase access to higher education but also allow students to focus on their studies without the burden of debt,” she said.
She added that the initiative would also produce more highly educated young talents who will contribute to the nation’s progress in the future.
In Budget 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government would provide free PTPTN education to 5,800 students from poor families pursuing studies at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) starting next year.
Anwar said the initiative involves an annual allocation of RM120 million for families with a household income below RM2,705.
— BERNAMA