Over 630k Indian recipients to benefit from RM1.1b STR payout ahead of Deepavali
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Existing beneficiaries receive up to RM500 as the government steps up support for households facing festive and year-end expenses
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OVER 630,000 members of the Indian community are among 5.4 million recipients set to receive RM1.1 billion in the latest round of government cash assistance, with payments beginning today ahead of Deepavali.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the fourth phase of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) programme was intended to ease the financial burden of families celebrating the festival, while helping other recipients meet daily needs and year-end expenses.
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- Nov 4, 2026
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