KUALA LUMPUR — Are you looking to join the nearly three million Malaysians who have already started spending their RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) but unsure about how to do so?

Then all you need is this simple guide to help you figure out what you can buy with it and how to do so, and some extra tips on sorting out issues you might have.

What you can purchase with SARA aid

The SARA programme allows recipients to purchase essential items from these approved categories, all clearly marked with SARA labels at participating retailers:

Food and beverages:

Rice

Eggs 

Bread 

Flour 

Cooking oil

Canned food such as sardines and tuna

Instant noodles

Beverages including milk, tea, and coffee

Seasoning including soy sauce, sugar, and salt

Biscuits 

Personal care and household items such as toothpaste, sanitary pads, and soap

Household cleaning supplies including laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid

Educational supplies:

School uniforms, shoes, school bags, and stationery

Healthcare:

Ministry of Health-approved medications

Step 1: Choose your items

Select products from the 14 approved categories that display SARA labels on price tags at participating stores.

Step 2: Present your MyKad

Show your MyKad to the cashier for verification of your aid recipient status.

Step 3: Scan your items

The cashier will scan each approved item according to the permitted categories.

Step 4: Pay using MyKad

Complete your purchase by using your MyKad to confirm the transaction and deduct from your SARA balance.

Step 5: Keep your receipt

Store your receipt to track your purchase transactions