QuickCheck: Is Phase 2 of Rahmah Cash Aid being paid earlier this year?

RAHMAH Cash Aid (STR) has become an indispensable aid programme, especially for the B40 group.

Most of the recipients receive the payment in stages with the last payment made in January.

Viral messages have been circulating lately claiming that the next payout will be at the end of March. Is this true?

Verdict:

FALSE

The Finance Ministry has stressed that no official announcement has been made regarding earlier payment.

"Based on the STR FAQ, the Phase 2 payout is in April 2024, with the payment date to be announced later," it said on Facebook.

For more information, visit: https://bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my/