A total of RM150 million of the remaining Basic Rahmah Contribution (SARA) allocation that was not spent until December 31 last year has been distributed to the underprivileged.
Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan announced that 21 million users or 96% of the total number of recipients were recorded, with a transaction value in the local market exceeding RM2.05 billion last year.
He explained that the RM150 million remaining unspent money will be distributed to four groups, namely residents of domestic violence shelters under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM).
In addition, the funds will be donated to students with disabilities (OKU) and students with special needs under the Ministry of Education (KPM).
The third group consists of poor patients under the Ministry of Health (KKM) with the money used to purchase medical devices.
Fourth, the establishment of a 'Food Bank' or student kitchen with a specific allocation of RM15 million under the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT).
According to Amir Hamzah, the reorganization of this fund aims to ensure the sustainability of public financial management, in addition to strengthening the country's social protection system as a whole.
This step proves the MADANI government's ability to manage public funds flexibly, as well as being responsive to the current needs of the people.
The statement was made when he answered a question from Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha binti Mustafa (PH-Sekijang) regarding the total allocation for the SARA program that has been spent through the MyKasih system throughout 2025.
