Third phase of payouts begins today


Star-studded screening: Anwar (centre) attending the ‘Taj Mahal’ preview, greeted by Akbar (right) and Zulfikar (left). — LOW BOON TAT/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: The government will begin disbursing payments for the Phase Three Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) starting today, allocating RM2bil to ease the cost of living for low-income households under the government’s initiative.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that 8.6 million recipients will receive up to RM650 each through STR Phase Three, an increase of 300,000 recipients compared to the 8.3 million beneficiaries in Phase One last January.

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