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RM52.7 Million Disbursed To Nearly 47,000 STR Recipients Without Bank Accounts
RM52.7 Million Disbursed To Nearly 47,000 STR Recipients Without Bank Accounts

Barnama

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • Barnama

RM52.7 Million Disbursed To Nearly 47,000 STR Recipients Without Bank Accounts

SEMPORNA, July 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has disbursed a total of RM52.7 million to 46,568 recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) initiative, who do not have bank accounts, through a series of nationwide distribution programmes to date. Treasury deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz said the disbursement involved 31 locations across Sabah's interior, benefiting 23,105 recipients, while a similar initiative was carried out at 25 locations in Sarawak, reaching 20,775 recipients. 'In the interior regions of Peninsular Malaysia, the programme is specifically conducted for the Orang Asli communities across four locations - Gua Musang in Kelantan; Jerantut and Lipis in Pahang; and Hulu Perak in Perak - involving a total of 2,688 recipients,' he said. 'Today, 3,300 recipients from Pulau Bum Bum and Pulau Mabul, here, are benefiting from the STR disbursement programme,' he said to reporters after overseeing the implementation of the initiative on Pulau Bum Bum. He added that apart from not having bank accounts, nearly 47,000 STR recipients living in remote areas also face significant challenges in accessing cash disbursements at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches, due to long travel distances and the necessity of boat transport. Meanwhile, housewife Atikah Noor Najib, 34, from Kampung Balimbang, described the government's initiative, led by the MOF, to implement the STR disbursement programme on Pulau Bum Bum, as a clear demonstration of concern for residents in remote areas. 'Previously, I would receive an STR voucher, and had to travel to the BSN branch on the mainland in Semporna. The boat fare was RM2 one way, and the bus fare to the bank was RM3. So, a round trip cost about RM10, and that's only if I went alone, and my house is also located near the jetty,' she said. 'This move really helps islanders like us - it makes the process much more convenient,' she added, noting that she uses the STR assistance to buy school essentials for her children and younger siblings. For Kampung Lok Butun resident, Kamis Bata, 62, the STR payout on the island signals a government that is more attentive to the challenges faced by rural communities.

Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah: RM52.7 million disbursed to 46,568 without bank accounts
Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah: RM52.7 million disbursed to 46,568 without bank accounts

Daily Express

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • Daily Express

Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah: RM52.7 million disbursed to 46,568 without bank accounts

Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: SEMPORNA: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has disbursed a total of RM52.7 million to 46,568 recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) initiative, who do not have bank accounts, through a series of nationwide distribution programmes to date. Treasury Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz said the disbursement involved 31 locations across Sabah's interior, benefiting 23,105 recipients, while a similar initiative was carried out at 25 locations in Sarawak, reaching 20,775 recipients. 'In the interior regions of Peninsular Malaysia, the programme is specifically conducted for the Orang Asli communities across four locations - Gua Musang in Kelantan; Jerantut and Lipis in Pahang; and Hulu Perak in Perak - involving a total of 2,688 recipients,' he said. 'Today, 3,300 recipients from Pulau Bum Bum and Pulau Mabul, here, are benefiting from the STR disbursement programme,' he told reporters after overseeing the implementation of the initiative on Pulau Bum Bum. He added that apart from not having bank accounts, nearly 47,000 STR recipients living in remote areas also face significant challenges in accessing cash disbursements at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches, due to long travel distances and the necessity of boat transport. Housewife Atikah Noor Najib, 34, from Kampung Balimbang, described the Government's initiative, led by the MOF, to implement the STR disbursement programme on Pulau Bum Bum, as a clear demonstration of concern for residents in remote areas. 'Previously, I would receive an STR voucher, and had to travel to the BSN branch on the mainland in Semporna. The boat fare was RM2 one way, and the bus fare to the bank was RM3. So, a round trip cost about RM10, and that's only if I went alone, and my house is also located near the jetty,' she said. 'This move really helps islanders like us - it makes the process much more convenient,' she added, noting that she uses the STR assistance to buy school essentials for her children and younger siblings. For Kampung Lok Butun resident, Kamis Bata, 62, the STR payout on the island signals a government that is more attentive to the challenges faced by rural communities. 'From my village, just getting to the jetty costs RM3 by van, then RM2 for the boat from Balimbang Jetty. After that, there's another fare to reach the bank. This new approach by the Government really shows that it's listening to the people's struggles,' he said. Jamal Lumaadan, 48, a military veteran from Kampung Hampalan Darat Tengah, described the STR aid as a lifeline for his family. He said the STR disbursement held on Pulau Bum Bum has made it significantly easier for local residents to access much-needed assistance. 'Today, I received RM1,000 in STR assistance. The money will go toward purchasing household essentials and school needs for my children. I'm especially grateful because I'm currently unable to work due to a fractured leg,' he said. 'Without today's programme, it would have been very difficult for me to travel far - even getting on a boat while walking with a cane would have been a struggle. Thank you, government,' he added. The STR disbursement in interior areas is coordinated by the MOF through the Sabah and Sarawak branches of the Treasury, with support from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) and district offices. On Pulau Bum Bum, the STR payment programme began as early as 7am, with two main counters set up - an IRB counter to verify recipient lists, and a BSN counter to handle STR payment transactions. Additionally, a Rahmah Sales programme was also held, to provide essential goods at affordable prices. * 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

No application needed for RM100 SARA aid, warns MOF
No application needed for RM100 SARA aid, warns MOF

The Sun

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • The Sun

No application needed for RM100 SARA aid, warns MOF

SEMPORNA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has reiterated that the one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid, set for distribution on Aug 31, does not require any application process. Eligible recipients will receive the funds directly credited to their identification cards. Deputy Treasury secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz clarified that the aid would not be distributed through any e-wallet service. 'The public is urged to avoid being deceived by any scam claiming that they can assist with applications or providing links to any e-wallet,' he said during an inspection of the Rahmah Cash Aid programme in Pulau Bum Bum. Zamzuri emphasized that the RM100 aid would be directly credited to the identification cards of individuals aged 18 and above, with no intermediaries involved. - Bernama

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