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Starting Sept 30, Malaysians will enjoy cheaper petrol as the government officially rolls out its targeted subsidy programme for RON95, known as BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95). Bernama file photo

The price of RON95 petrol has been reduced to RM1.99 per litre, from RM2.05 per litre, effective Sept 30, through targeted subsidies under the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme. Photo by Bernama

Backed by RM2 billion, Sara programme is expected to benefit 22 million adults and complements existing Sara and STR aid totalling RM15 billion this year. - Bernama FILE PIX

Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz. FILE PIX

Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Azmin Ali said that the government’s blanket handout of RM2 billion failed to address the real needs of households struggling with the rising cost of living. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

The RM100 credit, part of the wider Sara targeted assistance programme, is expected to benefit around 22 million adults, with the government allocating RM2 billion for this rollout. - Photo by Bernama edited in Canva

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An Orang Asli of the Mendriq tribe, Suria Kamarul, 24, from Kuala Lah, shows the status check for the Rahmah Basic Contribution (MySARA) via MyKad recently. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Other forms of assistance include RM93 million in early education subsidies, RM17.63 million in higher education aid for the Indian B40 community, and RM2.99 million in laptop assistance for SJKT (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil), involving 6,000 laptops distributed in stages. - Bernama file photo

Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) recipient, Mohd Naim Mohd Zubir, 40, purchased essential items using the MyKad system, which he described as simple, with no hassle during payment and change collection, at a supermarket recently. Photo by Bernama