If you are planning to apply, here is a complete guide on the application process, eligibility requirements, and payment details to help ensure your application goes smoothly.
Under Budget 2026, the government has increased the allocation for STR and SARA to RM15 billion, up from RM13 billion the previous year.
Main Target Groups for STR 2026
- Households with an income of RM5,000 and below
- Senior citizens without a spouse
- Low-income single individuals
- Vulnerable groups registered under the eKasih or JKM system
Eligibility Requirements
Households:
- Married, single parents, widows, or widowers with dependents
- Household income not exceeding RM5,000
Senior Citizens (without spouses):
- Aged 60 years and above
- Income not exceeding RM5,000
- No spouse or eligible dependents
Single Individuals:
- Aged between 21 and 59 years (or 19 years and above if disabled)
- Not a full-time higher education student
- Income not exceeding RM2,500
Note: Full-time higher education students can only be registered as dependents, not as individual applicants.
Total STR 2026 Assistance
For households with income ≤ RM2,500:
- 5 children or more: RM2,500
- 3–4 children: RM2,000
- 1–2 children: RM1,500
- No children: RM1,000
For households with income RM2,501 – RM5,000:
- 5 children or more: RM1,250
- 3–4 children: RM1,000
- 1–2 children: RM750
- No children: RM500
Other categories:
- Senior citizens without a partner (income ≤ RM5,000): RM600
- Single individuals (income ≤ RM2,500): RM600
STR 2026 payments will be distributed in several phases, similar to previous years.
- Phase 1 to Phase 3: According to the official schedule by the Ministry of Finance
- Phase 4 (Additional RM2 billion): Paid earlier in conjunction with Deepavali 2025
- SARA recipients: Continue receiving additional monthly assistance between RM100 and RM200, depending on the category
Payment methods:
1. Direct credit to the recipient’s bank account
2. Cash payment at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) counters for recipients without bank accounts or failed credit transactions
How to Apply for STR 2026
Applications are open from 13 October 2025 and can be made online or manually.
Online application via MySTR portal:
1. Visit (https://bantuntunai.hasil.gov.my)
2. Click “New Application”
3. Choose to log in using MyDigital ID or register manually
4. Enter your MyKad number
5. Fill in personal information, dependents, income, and bank account details
6. Upload supporting documents such as marriage or death certificates and proof of income
7. Review and submit your application
8. Save your reference number for future status checks
Note: A new MySTR account must be registered even if you have applied for STR previously. Applications can be updated anytime throughout the year if there are changes in your status.
Manual application (Form BK-01):
- Download the official form from the STR website
- Complete the form and submit it at the nearest HASiL, UTC, or Revenue Service Centre office
For official updates and more information, visit the [bantuntunai.hasil.gov.my]
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