What is the transaction rate for the Sara aid programme?

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The transaction rate for the Sara aid programme remained stable at 99 percent on its sixth day of implementation.

The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) Appreciation Aid programme has maintained a consistent transaction rate of 99 percent as of the sixth day of its rollout. This stability is attributed to ongoing efforts to enhance the system's processing capacity over the preceding five days. Cumulatively, since the programme commenced on August 31, over 8.3 million individuals have utilized the Sara Appreciation Aid and monthly Sara credits.
Financial Performance and Reach

As of 9:30 pm on the sixth day, the programme had facilitated sales amounting to RM107.1 million, benefiting 1.7 million recipients. This figure contributes to a broader six-day total where public spending nationwide reached RM536.9 million. The initiative, which began on August 31, is a one-time aid distributed via MyKad, with a total allocation of RM2 billion set to benefit 22 million individuals.
Programme Accessibility and Usage

The Sara Appreciation Aid is available to all citizens aged 18 and above, irrespective of their household income category (B40, M40, or T20). Recipients can redeem the RM100 credit cashless at over 7,300 registered retail outlets across the nation using their MyKad. The credit remains valid for use until December 31, 2025.
System Stability Measures

The Ministry of Finance reported that the system's stability on the sixth day was a direct result of improvements and expansions made to its processing capacity. These measures were implemented over the initial five days of the programme's operation to ensure smooth transactions and efficient service delivery to the beneficiaries.

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