Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the disbursement is being made in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration and covers recipients from various ethnic backgrounds. — Bernama pic
First Published: Wednesday, 04 Nov 2026 7:37 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The fourth phase of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, amounting to RM1.1 billion, is being disbursed starting today to over five million recipients nationwide, as part of ongoing efforts to assist the public in coping with the pressure of the cost of living.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the disbursement is being made in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration and covers recipients from various ethnic backgrounds.
He noted that this assistance reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that the welfare of the people particularly those in the low-income group remains a priority.
“Therefore, in conjunction with Deepavali, I am announcing that from today until November 6, a total of RM1.1 billion in STR aid will be distributed to more than five million people,” he said while speaking during a visit to the Deepavali Mega Bazaar 2026 in Brickfields here today.
Also present were Minister of Communications Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, and Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo. — Bernama
Source: Malay Mail
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