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Complete step-by-step guides to government aid, halal side income and your money. Every figure is checked against official pages, and each guide shows the date it was checked.
6 guides · Complete step-by-step guides, checked against official pages.
The SARA 2026 spending period ends on 31 December 2026. How to check your balance, who gets how much, which shops accept SARA, what you can buy and what is proposed for 2027.
The SARA 2026 spending period ends on 31 December 2026. How to check your balance, who gets how much, which shops accept SARA, what you can buy and what is proposed for 2027.
RM50 minimum, no documents, paid into your bank within 3 working days of approval. The rules, thumbprint verification, and how to move money back to Akaun Persaraan.
The government adds 20% to your voluntary EPF savings, up to RM500 a year. Who qualifies, how much to save and how to register in the KWSP i-Akaun app.
Job Search Allowance for 3 to 6 months, new rates from 1 October 2026, and how to claim within 60 days.
STR 2027 applications are open all year from 15 Oct 2026. Eligibility, 2027 STR + SARA amounts by income and children, how to apply and how to avoid scams.
BAP 2027: RM200 per pupil proposed (now RM150). Who qualifies, whether you need to apply, when it's paid and other school aid. Checked against official sources.