PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s New Year message included an announcement on RM100 that would be given to every Malaysian aged 18 and above under Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara). The aid will reach roughly 22 million adults, functioning as a short-term cushion for households facing cost-of-living pressures ahead of festive seasons.
However, a policy question comes to mind: Is this simply a transaction, or can it evolve to build lasting financial capability for its citizens?
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