KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.
Business : STR, SARA To Help Households Cope With Rising Living Costs, A Short-Term Assistance
STR, SARA, Nazmi Idrus, Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashi
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An economist says STR and SARA should be short-term aid to help households with rising costs, not permanent solutions.
- STR and SARA are meant to help households cope with rising living costs temporarily.
- Long-term solutions like education and healthcare are more important for improving living standards.
- Phasing out aid requires monitoring income levels and ensuring continued education and health care.
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