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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
High MyKad usage for SARA programme in Sabah, says deputy minister
BELURAN: Sabah has recorded a high adoption rate of MyKad for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, with 94 per cent of recipients using it to purchase essentials at registered outlets. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying revealed that 506,000 individuals receive SARA aid, with RM500 million approved annually. Currently, nearly 4,000 grocery stores and supermarkets nationwide are registered under the programme, a significant increase from 700 in 2024. Sabah alone has over 430 participating outlets, with plans to expand further for better accessibility. Lim noted that the government has broadened the range of eligible items under SARA, adding domestic cleaning products like soap, detergent, and floor cleaners from May 1. She made these remarks during a working visit to Beluran with Finance Ministry officials. The visit aimed to monitor the implementation of Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and SARA while engaging directly with beneficiaries. 'This allows us to evaluate the aid's effectiveness and gather feedback, especially from rural Sabah,' she said. In Malaysia, 566,000 STR recipients lack bank accounts, with 62,000 in Sabah alone. During the visit, nearly 400 unbanked Beluran residents received STR cash payments. Lim also shared that RM410 million has been disbursed for STR Phases 1 and 2 in Sabah, with two more payments scheduled for August and November. To assist rural communities, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) deployed a Mobile Bank Branch, offering deposits, withdrawals, and financial advice. 'This service eases access to banking for Beluran's rural population,' she added.
Daily Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah cash aid in Sabah interior
Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 Text Size: Recipients or their registered representatives who are unable to attend the scheduled sessions may collect their payments at the nearest BSN branch from Aug 3 to Dec 31. - Bernama pic Kota Kinabalu: Direct cash assistance under the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) scheme is being disbursed at 36 locations across 16 interior districts in Sabah, to reach eligible low-income recipients without bank accounts. The outreach programme, which began on June 21 and will continue until July 30, targets beneficiaries from the B40 income group who may otherwise be excluded from receiving government aid due to limited access to banking services. In a statement Monday, the Finance Ministry said the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Sabah State Treasury, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), the State Government and related agencies. Qualified recipients are invited to collect their payments from designated locations between 8.30am and 2.30pm, and are required to present their original MyKad or birth certificate for verification. Recipients or their registered representatives who are unable to attend the scheduled sessions may collect their payments at the nearest BSN branch from Aug 3 to Dec 31. In addition to cash disbursements, the programme also offers related services, including new BSN account openings, on-site financial advice and payment verification. Advertisement It also includes assistance with new applications, status checks and updates to STR applications via LHDN counters. 'There remains a segment of eligible recipients in Sabah, particularly in remote areas, who do not have bank accounts and have yet to collect their STR payments,' the statement said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
23-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah Treasury launches outreach to help rural recipients access Rahmah cash aid
Photo for illustration only. KOTA KINABALU (June 23): The Sabah Federal Treasury (PMSabah) will carry out its on-the-ground outreach programme to ensure eligible rural recipients who have yet to receive the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) due to the absence of a bank account are able to do so. The Finance Ministry stated that this initiative aims to ensure the smooth disbursement of STR payments. It was also noted that many eligible recipients in Sabah, especially those residing in rural areas, have yet to receive their payments. The ministry explained that STR is the government's cash assistance programme for the B40 group, implemented under the Finance Ministry to support the underprivileged in coping with the rising cost of living, in line with the Payung Rahmah concept. To address this, the Finance Ministry, in strategic collaboration with the Sabah Federal Treasury (PMSabah), Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), the Sabah State Government, and other relevant agencies, is implementing the programme specifically for recipients in rural Sabah without bank accounts. In addition to focusing on cash redemption services, PMSabah will also use the on-the-ground programme to offer other services such as opening new BSN accounts, providing advisory services via BSN counters, verifying recipients who have already redeemed their STR payments, making lump sum payments to eligible recipients, and processing new applications, checking, and updating STR applications through LHDN counters. PMSabah has identified 16 districts and 36 locations across rural Sabah for the implementation of the programme in 2025. The STR cash redemption programme in these areas will commence on 21 June 2025 and is expected to conclude on 30 July 2025. Eligible recipients are invited to attend the redemption sessions at their nearest location between 8:30am and 2:30pm, according to the schedule. Recipients are advised to bring their original identity card or birth certificate for verification and redemption purposes. If recipients or registered heirs are unable to attend on the scheduled dates, STR redemptions can only be made at the nearest BSN branch from 3 August 2025 until 31 December 2025.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah distributes STR cash aid to unbanked B40 recipients
KOTA KINABALU: Direct cash assistance under the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) scheme is being disbursed at 36 locations across 16 interior districts in Sabah, to reach eligible low-income recipients without bank accounts. The outreach programme, which began on June 21 and will continue until July 30, targets beneficiaries from the B40 income group who may otherwise be excluded from receiving government aid due to limited access to banking services. In a statement today, the Finance Ministry said the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Sabah State Treasury, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), the state government and related agencies. Qualified recipients are invited to collect their payments from designated locations between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm, and are required to present their original MyKad or birth certificate for verification. Recipients or their registered representatives who are unable to attend the scheduled sessions may collect their payments at the nearest BSN branch from Aug 3 to Dec 31. In addition to cash disbursements, the programme also offers related services, including new BSN account openings, on-site financial advice and payment verification. It also includes assistance with new applications, status checks and updates to STR applications via LHDN counters. 'There remains a segment of eligible recipients in Sabah, particularly in remote areas, who do not have bank accounts and have yet to collect their STR payments,' the statement said.
Sinar Daily
18-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Savings habit turns retired teacher into BSN SSP millionaire
Recalling his savings journey with BSN SSP, Bahari said he enjoyed depositing money at various branches, always hoping that luck would one day be on his side to win the BSN SSP Millionaire draw. 18 Jun 2025 06:16pm Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day. - Bernama photo MELAKA - What began as a simple savings habit turned into a life-changing moment for a retired teacher who was named the winner of the 112th Bank Simpanan Nasional Sijil Simpanan Premium (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw. Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day. Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day. - Bernama photo "At first, I only saved RM10 as I didn't earn much, but I was motivated by the prizes offered, such as motorcycles and cars, so I continued saving. "I've won several prizes before, including cash and electrical appliances, which keeps me motivated to continue saving in my BSN SSP account. Who knows, I might become a millionaire one day,' he told reporters here today. He said this when met after the interview session held in conjunction with the 112th BSN SSP Millionaire Prize Presentation Ceremony, presented by Melaka BSN director Mohd Hairul Izam Abu Bakar. Recalling his savings journey with BSN SSP, Bahari said he enjoyed depositing money at various branches, always hoping that luck would one day be on his side to win the BSN SSP Millionaire draw. The former senior assistant (administration) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Ayer Molek said his savings had steadily grown over the years, without any expectation of earning dividends. Sharing the moment he had long been waiting for as a loyal SSP account holder, the father of three, aged between 13 and 20, said he received the good news from his wife, Dalena Mahadi, 42, over the phone last Saturday. "Although I was really hoping to win, I didn't believe it at first because the draw wasn't held on the usual first Saturday of the month. "I only believed it after confirming with BSN, and I'm truly thankful for this long-awaited blessing,' said Bahari, who had served in the teaching profession for 34 years. He said that for now, he had no plans on how to spend the prize money and would continue saving it in his SSP account to remain eligible for future draws. However, Bahari said he intended to use part of the winnings to take his siblings, who had yet to perform the haj or umrah, to fulfil the pilgrimage. - BERNAMA More Like This
