Malaysians aged 18 and above who received the one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) credit have just weeks left to utilise the assistance before it officially expires on 31st December 2025.
The Sara credit, introduced as part of the government’s subsidy rationalization strategy, is stored directly on recipients MyKad and functions as a cashless payment tool for selected essential goods. While any unused balance rolls over month to month, all remaining credit will be automatically forfeited after 31st December.
Usable for 14 Essential Goods Across 7,300 Locations
Recipients can spend the RM100 credit on 14 categories of essential items, including rice, basic food items, household cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene products.
The credit is accepted at more than 7,300 participating outlets, ranging from major supermarket chains to neighbourhood mini markets and family run kedai runcit.
First-Time Users Must Set Up a PIN
Those using the Sara credit for the first time must activate a six-digit PIN via the MyKasih system. At checkout, users are required to scan their MyKad and Enter the pin to approve the transaction. The PIN based approval is designed to ensure secure and accurate redemption of the aid.
Government’s Push for Targeted Subsidies
The Sara initiative is one of several mechanisms under the government’s ongoing effort to move toward more targeted and sustainable subsidy delivery, ensuring that financial assistance reaches the people who need it most while reducing blanket spending.
Use It Before You Lost It
With the deadline approaching, the government is urging all eligible Malaysians to check their MyKad balance and use the credit before year-end. Failure to do so means the remaining RM100, or any unused portion of it will no longer be redeemable after 31st December 2025.
Sources: The Edge Malaysia
