The government’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme is giving eligible Malaysians RM100 credit to help with daily essentials.
But before you head to the checkout, here’s everything you need to know about using it wisely.
How to use the RM100 credit
To begin, recipients will first need the MyKasih app, which acts as the main tool for redeeming and tracking their aid.
- Download the MyKasih app on your smartphone.
- Open the ‘Check Item’ feature.
3. Scan the product barcode before putting it into your trolley.
4. The app will show if the item is eligible for SARA.
Tip: Always scan first. Even products from the same brand may have different eligibility depending on their packaging or code.
Once you know how to use the credit, the next question is: what exactly can you buy with it?
What you can buy
The RM100 credit covers over 100,000 items across 14 essential categories, ensuring that households can use it for daily needs rather than non-essentials. These include:
- Rice – Jasmine, Faiza, Cap Rambutan, Super5
- Bread – Gardenia, Massimo, Mighty White
- Eggs – CP, NutriPlus, QL Eggs
- Cooking Oil – Saji, Alif, Buruh, Vesawit
- Flour – Cap Sauh, Cap Lili, Blue Key
- Biscuits – Munchy’s, Julie’s, Tiger, Chips More
- Instant Noodles – Maggi, Indomie, Cintan, Mamee
- Beverages – Milo, Dutch Lady, BOH, Nescafe, Horlicks
- Canned Food – Ayam Brand, TC Boy, Kimball
- Condiments & Sauces – Jalen, Life, Maggi, Habhal’s
- Personal Care Products – Colgate, Dettol, Kotex
- Over-the-Counter Medicines – Panadol, Hurix’s, Sterimar
- School Supplies – Faber-Castell, Staedtler, Bata
- [New] Household Cleaning Items – Dishwashing liquid, floor cleaners, multipurpose soap
Aside from the brands listed above, recipients can also look out for MyKasih or SARA labels on store shelves to identify eligible products before purchasing.
But knowing what you can buy is only part of the story, you’ll also need to know where to use the aid.
Where you can use it
The 2025 rollout of SARA has been expanded to 7,300+ participating outlets nationwide, nearly double from the previous year.
- These outlets range from large supermarkets and chain stores to smaller sundry shops.
- Users can also rely on the MyKasih app to locate the nearest participating merchant.
This wider coverage ensures that recipients, whether in urban centres or rural towns, will find it easier to redeem their RM100 credit.
And this is where the MyKasih app proves even more useful, as it does more than just scanning items.
Why use the MyKasih app?
The app is designed to make the shopping experience seamless, removing the guesswork when using SARA credit.
Key features include:
- Check Item: Scan barcodes to confirm eligibility before checkout.
- Balance Tracker: Always know how much credit you have left.
- Merchant Locator: Find nearby stores that accept SARA.
- Item Catalogue: Browse eligible items in advance.
- Instant Notifications: Stay updated during your shopping trip.
