Cash aid for low-income families that receive Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) will be slashed again in 2027, with the reduction offset by an increase in Rahmah Basic Contribution (Sara) aid.

Data provided in an Inland Revenue Board FAQ on STR for next year indicated that for families earning less than RM2,500, the amount of cash is reduced by up to RM600 per year...

Data provided in an Inland Revenue Board FAQ on STR for next year indicated that for families earning less than RM2,500, the amount of cash is reduced by up to RM600 per year.

However, total aid remains largely the same thanks to the Sara aid being increased to RM1,800 for this income group.