KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Efforts to ease the cost-of-living burden and improve public well-being remain a government priority under Budget 2027, with a focus on raising incomes, strengthening social assistance and providing better-quality essential services.
Budget 2027 Focuses On Easing Living Costs, Improving Public Well-Being - Amir Hamzah
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Malaysia's Budget 2027 prioritizes reducing living costs by increasing social assistance and improving essential services. Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah announced higher allocations for aid programs to support households facing financial pressure.
- Total allocation for STR and SARA will increase to RM16 billion in 2027.
- Standard monthly SARA assistance rises to RM150, while eKasih registrants receive up to RM250 monthly.
- SARA has reached nearly nine million recipients with a 99.7 percent transaction utilization rate.
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