
When you’re a Malaysian aged 18 and above, right here’s some excellent news — you’re getting a one-off RM100 money handout immediately by your MyKad. This was formally introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a televised deal with as a part of a nationwide effort to ease the cost-of-living burden for all Malaysians.
What makes this announcement particular to me? It’s the primary time in Malaysia’s historical past that each grownup citizen (aged 18 and above) — no matter earnings group — will obtain money help beneath the federal government’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme. And one of the best half? It’s not by family — it’s particular person. Meaning should you and your three different grownup relations dwell beneath the identical roof, that’s RM400 complete in your family.
I used to be already eligible to obtain a month-to-month allowance beneath the SARA programme, so I believed it’d be useful to share my expertise on take advantage of the help utilizing the MyKasih app.

The one-off RM100 money help shall be made accessible beginning 31 August 2025 and should be spent by 31 December 2025. Nevertheless, it’s not withdrawable money — it could solely be used to buy important objects at over 4,100 taking part grocery shops and supermarkets nationwide.
Any unspent quantity after December 31 shall be returned to the federal government and channeled into future help programmes for susceptible teams.
What Can You Purchase with the one-off RM100 SARA Help?
The RM100 can be utilized for fundamental items solely. Right here’s an inventory of eligible classes beneath the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme:
- Rice, bread, noodles, biscuits, eggs, flour
- Cooking oil and fundamental seasonings
- Milk, drinks, and canned meals
- Private hygiene objects like toothpaste, cleaning soap, sanitary pads
- Family cleansing objects resembling detergent and dishwashing liquid
- Over-the-counter drugs together with paracetamol and cough syrup
- Faculty provides together with stationery and fundamental footwear
You can not use the RM100 to buy snacks, mushy drinks, quick meals, frozen meat with out labels, or premium/imported items. Simply look out for the MyKasih label or scan the barcode utilizing the app to substantiate if the merchandise is eligible.
Use the RM100 Money Help on the Retailer
- Go to any taking part grocery retailer or grocery store
- Select objects from the permitted record
- Inform the cashier you’re paying through MyKasih
- Current your MyKad and key in your 6-digit PIN
- The eligible quantity shall be deducted immediately out of your RM100 stability
- Preserve the receipt to trace your utilization
The MyKasih system will routinely reject ineligible objects, so that you gained’t by accident overspend on the improper merchandise.
Step-by-Step Test Eligible Objects on the MyKasih App

Step 1: Obtain the MyKasih App
- Go to Google Play Retailer (Android) or App Retailer (iPhone)
- Seek for MyKasih
- Set up and open the app
(App title: MyKasih – official app by MyKasih Basis)
Step 2: Log in or Register
- Register utilizing your MyKad quantity
- Set a 6-digit PIN for safety (For first time login, short-term PIN is the primary 6-digits of your MyKad)
- When you’re already registered, simply log in along with your current MyKad and PIN

Step 3: Go to the Barcode Scanner Characteristic
- On the principle dashboard, faucet on “Test Merchandise” or search for the barcode icon
- This allows you to scan any product barcode when you’re within the retailer
Step 4: Scan the Merchandise Barcode
- Level your cellphone digicam on the merchandise’s barcode
- The app will instantly let you know whether or not the merchandise is eligible or not eligible beneath the SARA programme


Step 5: Test Your Stability Anytime
- Your remaining SARA stability is proven on the homepage
- It updates each time you spend utilizing your MyKad at a taking part retailer
Step 6: Find Close by Collaborating Retailers
Be sure that to buy solely at these shops for the help to work
Faucet on “Discover Retailers” to search out close by supermarkets and grocers that settle for MyKasih
Collaborating retailers embrace Mydin, Big, Econsave, The Retailer, Pacific, Miimewa, 99 Speedmart, Lotuss Shops and a few impartial supermarkets and mini markets.
Step 7: Test Eligible Objects for Buy
Faucet on “Catalogue” for the total record of eligible objects


Different Bulletins by the Prime Minister
Together with the RM100 money handout, listed below are a number of extra issues the federal government introduced to assist ease the rakyat’s burden:
- RON95 petrol shall be decreased to RM1.99 per litre
- Particulars on focused gasoline subsidy shall be shared by finish of September
- Toll hikes at 10 main highways shall be postponed
- An extra public vacation has been declared on 15 September 2025