How many new recipients have been added to STR since the year began?

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An additional 300,000 recipients have been added to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) programme since the start of the year.

The number of individuals receiving STR cash aid has seen a significant increase, with 5.3 million recipients now included in Phase 3 payments, up from five million at the year's commencement. This expansion represents a growth of 300,000 recipients.
Increase in Recipient Numbers

The current Phase 3 of the STR programme encompasses 5.3 million recipients. This figure marks a notable rise from the five million recipients recorded at the beginning of the year. The Ministry of Finance has allocated RM1.2 billion for these Phase 3 disbursements, which are being processed in stages starting from today.
Breakdown of Recipient Categories

Of the total recipients in Phase 3, 3.9 million are identified as low- and middle-income households. An additional 1.4 million recipients are single senior citizens. These categorisations inform the varying payment amounts distributed under the programme.
Payment Structure and Total Disbursement

The STR Phase 3 payments range from RM150 to RM600, contingent upon the recipient's income level and the number of dependants. Single senior citizens are eligible to receive RM150. Cumulatively, the total disbursement for the first three phases of the STR programme in 2026 has reached RM3.6 billion.

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