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New-generation MyKad can still be used for govt aid, subsidies: NRD

Replacing existing cards will not affect eligibility or SARA balances, while selected holders are required to switch to the new version

Budget 2027 must measure what matters to Malaysian households – Dr Paul Anthony

Cash handouts alone won't solve structural cost-of-living pressures; Budget 2027 needs to tie economic growth directly to better-paying jobs and better quality of life

Govt to raise SARA aid as living costs bite

The move, discussed with Treasury officials, is expected to feature in the upcoming budget as part of the Madani Government’s push to protect vulnerable communities

STR Phase 2 payouts begin tomorrow for 5.2 million Malaysians

Prime Minister announced that Phase 2 of STR will be credited earlier than scheduled, benefiting households, single senior citizens and 200,000 new recipients in time for festive preparations

8.1 juta penerima tebus SARA RM100 setakat Jumaat, cecah perbelanjaan RM780 juta: Amir Hamzah

Lebihan peruntukan SARA Untuk Semua yang tidak ditebus oleh penerima berkemampuan akan disalurkan semula kepada golongan lebih memerlukan termasuk OKU dan pesakit kronik dengan tahun lepas RM150 juta dipulangkan

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health