Budget 2025: RM13bil allocation for cash aid, highest in history

By TARRENCE TAN and RAHIMY RAHIM

PETALING JAYA: RM13bil has been allocated for Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara), the highest amount for cash aid ever.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this involves an additional allocation of RM3bil, bringing it to a total of RM13bil.

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