Opinions ✕ COMMENT | Are we closer to universal basic income, or just yearly handouts? Zan Azlee Published: Jan 25, 2026 8:36 AM | Updated: Jan 26, 2026 12:06 AM Expanded Sara cash aid a boon to the economy, but will there be more? Minister: 11-year low in unemployment, household incomes riseSara aid eases financial strain on B40 ahead of festive spendingEarly schooling aid to be fully disbursed by weekendRM200 Sara aid rolls out on Jan 9, RM500 necessities cash on Jan 20: PMMonthly Sara recipients at 5.6m, RM4.6b spent so far this year: Amir 0 Related Reports 5 Minister: 11-year low in unemployment, household incomes rise 23 Jan 2026 Sara aid eases financial strain on B40 ahead of festive spending 23 Jan 2026 Early schooling aid to be fully disbursed by weekend 11 Jan 2026 RM200 Sara aid rolls out on Jan 9, RM500 necessities cash on Jan 20: PM 05 Jan 2026 Monthly Sara recipients at 5.6m, RM4.6b spent so far this year: Amir 18 Dec 2025 View Comments 0 Comment
