Govt ready to consider expanding Sara Aid beyond basic necessities


KUALA LUMPUR: The government is ready to consider expanding the scope of the Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative to include uses beyond purchasing necessities, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

"Sara is a suitable concept and may be considered for assistance using other methods in the future,” he said in response to a supplementary question from Oscar Ling Chai Yew (PH-Sibu) regarding whether the government would expand the provision of Sara to treatment in private clinics during the question and answer session at the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Feb 29).

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