An estimated 5.6 million recipients eligible for the monthly Sara aid have been recorded, with total entitlements reaching RM5 billion a year, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

He said that as of Dec 17, nearly 5.6 million Sara recipients - including newly approved recipients - had utilised their MyKad to purchase basic goods at registered outlets, reflecting a 99 percent usage rate, with total spending amounting to RM4.59 billion.

“As for...