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STR: what you need to know
Rules as of 10 October 2026. Every statement links to its source.
What you need to know now
- Phase 4 2026 has not been announced yet. STR 2026 applications and appeals closed on 30 September 2026. STR 2027 applications open on a paper form at HASiL offices from 1 October 2026, and online from 15 October 2026. (LHDN — STR portal (Bantuan Tunai))
- Phase 3 started on 15 August 2026 for 5.3 million recipients, at RM150–RM600 depending on household income and children. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 3 to 5.3 million recipients)
- Last year, Phase 4 was paid from 18 October 2025, brought forward for Deepavali. (MOF media statement — STR 2025 Phase 4 brought forward to 18 October)
- The Budget 2027 speech announced an allocation of RM16 billion for STR and SARA in 2027, up from RM15 billion; it is not yet gazetted and is not a payment already scheduled. (Budget 2027 speech (Ucapan Belanjawan, Malay original), page 11)
Am I eligible?
- Households are grouped by monthly income (RM2,500 and below, or RM2,501–RM5,000), and the amount depends on the number of children. (MOF media statement (PDF) — STR Phase 3 2026, rates by income band)
- Seniors without a spouse are a separate category. In Phase 3, 1.4 million of them received RM150 each. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 3 to 5.3 million recipients)
- The most a household can receive in 2026 is RM2,200 in STR plus RM1,200 in SARA (RM3,400), for a household earning RM2,500 or less with five or more children. Households listed as poor or hardcore poor in eKasih get another RM1,200 in SARA, up to RM4,600. (MOF — STR 2026 annex (Lampiran STR): rates by category)
When is it paid?
Payment dates in one list (STR, SARA, BUDI95 and BAP)
| What | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1About 5 million recipients; RM100–RM500 | 20 January 2026 | Done | MOF media statement — STR Phase 1 2026 paid from 20 January |
| Phase 25.2 million recipients, before Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 10 March 2026 | Done | MOF media statement — STR Phase 2 to 5.2 million recipients from 10 March 2026 |
| Phase 35.3 million recipients; RM150–RM600 | 15 August 2026 | Done | MOF media statement — STR Phase 3 to 5.3 million recipients |
| Phase 4Not announced yet. The 2026 application and appeal window closed on 30 September | — | Not announced yet | LHDN — STR portal (Bantuan Tunai) |
How to check or appeal
- Go to the official STR site run by LHDN. Type the address yourself rather than following a link from a message. bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my ↗
- Use the status check (Semakan Status) with your own details on that site only.
- If you were rejected, the official site shows the reason and whether an appeal (rayuan) is open. STR 2026 appeals closed at 5.01pm on 30 September 2026.
- Never share your IC number, bank details or OTP with anyone who contacts you about STR. MOF says it never asks for personal details by SMS or WhatsApp.
What changed
- 9 October 2026: The Budget 2027 speech announced an allocation of RM16 billion for STR and SARA in 2027, up from RM15 billion. This is a Budget announcement, not yet gazetted, and not a payment already scheduled. (Budget 2027 speech (Ucapan Belanjawan, Malay original), page 11)
- 30 September 2026: The 2026 window for STR applications and appeals closed. (LHDN — STR portal (Bantuan Tunai))
- 15 August 2026: Phase 3 payments began. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 3 to 5.3 million recipients)
Questions
When is STR Phase 4 2026 paid?
It has not been announced. Last year Phase 4 was paid from 18 October, before Deepavali. We will update this page when MOF confirms it. (MOF media statement — STR 2025 Phase 4 brought forward to 18 October)
Can I still apply for STR 2026?
No. New applications and appeals for STR 2026 closed at 5.01pm on 30 September 2026. You can apply for STR 2027 on a paper form at HASiL offices from 1 October 2026, and online from 15 October 2026. (LHDN — STR portal (Bantuan Tunai))
Will STR continue in 2027?
The Budget 2027 speech announced an allocation of RM16 billion for STR and SARA in 2027, up from RM15 billion. This is a Budget announcement, not yet gazetted, and not a payment already scheduled. This page lists no 2027 payment dates yet. For how to apply for STR 2027, see the question "Can I still apply for STR 2026?" on this page. (Budget 2027 speech (Ucapan Belanjawan, Malay original), page 11)
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