Applications and information updates for Phase 1 of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah 2027 (STR 2027) close this Sunday (15 Nov) according to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). While the portal remains open year-round in phases, anyone who submits a new application or updates their details after 15 November will miss the first payout round in early 2027 and will only be processed starting Phase 2.
Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah is the Malaysian government’s cash assistance programme for eligible low- and middle-income households, senior citizens and singles, designed to ease the rising cost of living.
Under Budget 2027, the combined STR and SARA allocation rose to RM16 billion, up from RM15 billion in 2026. Eligible households earning RM2,500 and below receive between RM2,000 and RM3,400 in combined STR and SARA aid (up to RM4,600 for eKasih), though direct cash portions decreased by up to RM600 to offset higher monthly SARA credits of up to RM150 (RM1,800 per year).
