PM Anwar to Announce ‘Good News’ for Malaysians Ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims in Malaysia. Every year, families across the country prepare early for the festive season through shopping, travel planning, home preparation, and family gatherings.

For many households, Aidilfitri spending usually increases because families need to buy barangan keperluan harian, festive food, clothes, travel tickets, and prepare for balik kampung.

Ahead of Raya Aidilfitri 2026, the government has announced several initiatives to help Malaysians manage their expenses before the celebration.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that several inisiatif bantuan will be implemented before Hari Raya to reduce financial pressure and support families during the festive period.

Early Payment of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR)

One of the earliest announcements involves the early payment of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Fasa Dua.

The government confirmed that bayaran Fasa Dua will be credited earlier than usual, with payment starting from 10 Mac 2026.

This allows eligible recipients to receive financial support before Hari Raya Aidilfitri and use the money for important festive preparations.

STR is a government bantuan tunai programme created for eligible Malaysians, especially golongan berpendapatan rendah and groups that need support for daily living costs.

The earlier payment gives families more time to plan spending for:

Barangan dapur dan keperluan harian
Persiapan Raya
Kos pengangkutan
Keperluan keluarga sepanjang Ramadan dan Aidilfitri

Receiving STR before the festive season can ease pressure when household spending usually becomes higher.

Bantuan Khas Kewangan for Penjawat Awam and Pensioners

The government also announced Bantuan Khas Kewangan 2026 as part of festive support.

This assistance covers several groups:

Penjawat awam
Pesara kerajaan
Veterans

In addition, petugas agama will also receive support, including:

Imams
Bilals
KAFA teachers

This financial assistance is prepared to support public servants and related groups who continue serving communities throughout the year, especially during Ramadan and Aidilfitri preparations.

Expansion of Program Jualan Rahmah Madani

Another important initiative is the nationwide expansion of Program Jualan Rahmah Madani.

This programme offers barangan asas at lower prices compared with regular market prices.

Products usually include:

Rice
Cooking oil
Eggs
Chicken
Vegetables
Barangan keperluan rumah

The programme helps Malaysians buy keperluan harian at more affordable prices, especially during the weeks before Hari Raya when household spending usually increases.

With wider expansion nationwide, more communities can access barangan harga rendah closer to their homes.

FlySiswa Flight Ticket Subsidy for Students

The government also announced an expansion of the inisiatif FlySiswa.

This programme helps Malaysian students receive subsidi tiket penerbangan so they can return home for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It is especially helpful for students studying far from their hometowns, including:

Sabah
Sarawak
Semenanjung Malaysia melalui laluan jarak jauh

Flight ticket prices often increase before festive seasons, so this subsidy helps students manage kos perjalanan pulang ke kampung more easily.

Government Efforts to Ease Cost of Living

These initiatives reflect the government’s broader effort to respond to tekanan kos sara hidup faced by many Malaysians.

Households continue to manage rising prices in daily spending, especially during festive periods when expenses usually become higher.

The announced measures are designed to help families prepare for Aidilfitri in a more comfortable way.

As shared through the taklimat Pejabat Perdana Menteri, these programmes show the government’s commitment to supporting public welfare and helping Malaysians celebrate Hari Raya with greater peace of mind.

For many families, assistance given before Aidilfitri often makes a practical difference because festive spending involves several needs at the same time.

More Good News Expected Before Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Pejabat Perdana Menteri also indicated that more announcements may come before Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

According to the official briefing, additional berita baik untuk rakyat Malaysia may be announced in the near future as part of continued efforts to ease financial burdens before the festive season.

Because of this, Malaysians are encouraged to continue following official announcements through saluran rasmi kerajaan.

FAQs

What assistance is announced before Raya Aidilfitri 2026?

The government announced early STR Phase Two payment, Bantuan Khas Kewangan, expansion of Program Jualan Rahmah Madani, and expansion of the FlySiswa subsidy.

When will STR Phase 2 be paid?

STR Phase Two payment starts from 10 Mac 2026.

Who will receive Bantuan Khas Kewangan 2026?

Recipients include penjawat awam, pesara kerajaan, veterans, imams, bilals, and KAFA teachers.

What is Program Jualan Rahmah Madani?

It is a government programme that offers barangan asas pada harga lebih rendah to help Malaysians manage daily expenses.

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