‘Sara credits usable anytime until year-end’

Time’s ticking: Malaysians are reminded to quickly utilise the one-off RM100 Sara credit, which is set to expire on Dec 31. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Recipients have full discretion to redeem their Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) and Penghargaan Sara ­balance at any point up to Dec 31 this year including in a single transaction, says the Finance Ministry.

Responding to concerns raised in The Star on the programmes, the ministry said the redemption window for the Sara and Penghargaan Sara credits is more flexible than perceived.