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STR payout date 2026: Phase 4 payments start 4 November, new recipients from 16 November
Rules as of 16 October 2026. Every statement links to its source.
What you need to know now
- Phase 4 2026: existing recipients are paid in stages from 4 to 6 November 2026. New recipients and approved appeals are paid from 16 November 2026. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 4 to 5.4 million recipients from 4 November 2026)
- Phase 4 pays RM1.1 billion to 5.4 million recipients. Households earning RM2,500 or less get RM150–RM500, households earning RM2,501–RM5,000 get RM0–RM250, and seniors without a spouse get RM150. (MOF media statement (PDF) — STR Phase 4 2026, dates and rates by category)
- New applications and appeals: on 6 November 2026 the official STR site (LHDN) said their Phase 4 status check and payment start from 16 November 2026, in stages. (LHDN (HASiL) — STR portal (Bantuan Tunai): latest information (Maklumat Terkini))
- If you have a bank account, the money is credited straight into it. If you have no bank account, you can collect it in cash at a BSN branch. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 4 to 5.4 million recipients from 4 November 2026)
- 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)
- MOF has sent an SMS to 1.68 million recipients who have not updated their STR application for three years in a row. It advises them to update it on the official STR site so their eligibility can be reviewed for 2027. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 4 to 5.4 million recipients from 4 November 2026)
- 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)
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STR 2026 payout dates by phase
Payment dates in one list (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 4: existing recipientsMOF announced payment in stages from 4 to 6 November, and the official STR site (LHDN) says payment is in stages from 4 November; 5.4 million recipients in Phase 4, up to RM500 for households and RM150 for seniors without a spouse | 4 November 2026 | Done | MOF media statement — STR Phase 4 to 5.4 million recipients from 4 November 2026 |
| Phase 4: new recipients and approved appealsPaid from 16 November, in stages | 16 November 2026 | Announced | MOF media statement (PDF) — STR Phase 4 2026, dates and rates by category |
How much STR 2026 pays
| Household (monthly income) | Children | Total STR for 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| RM2,500 and below | None | RM700 |
| RM2,500 and below | 1–2 | RM1,200 |
| RM2,500 and below | 3–4 | RM1,700 |
| RM2,500 and below | 5 or more | RM2,200 |
| RM2,501–RM5,000 | None | RM200 |
| RM2,501–RM5,000 | 1–2 | RM450 |
| RM2,501–RM5,000 | 3–4 | RM700 |
| RM2,501–RM5,000 | 5 or more | RM950 |
| Seniors without a spouse (60 and above, income RM5,000 and below) | Not applicable | RM600 |
| Single adults without children (21 to 59, income RM2,500 and below) | Not applicable | None in 2026 (MOF's table shows RM600 of SARA credit for them instead) |
These are the totals for the year across all phases. MOF's Phase 3 release (annex, page 3) gives a range for each group, not the amount for each household: RM200–RM600 for households earning RM2,500 or less, RM150–RM250 for RM2,501–RM5,000, and RM150 for seniors without a spouse. (MOF media statement (PDF) — STR Phase 3 2026, rates by income band)
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)
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.
- New applications and appeals: on 6 November 2026 the official STR site said the Phase 4 status check opens from 16 November 2026, and payments go out in stages from then.
- 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
- 4 November 2026: MOF announced Phase 4: existing recipients paid in stages from 4 to 6 November, new recipients and approved appeals from 16 November. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 4 to 5.4 million recipients from 4 November 2026)
- 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)
- 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?
Existing recipients are paid in stages from 4 to 6 November 2026. New recipients and approved appeals are paid from 16 November 2026. The money goes into your bank account, or you collect it in cash at a BSN branch if you have no bank account. (MOF media statement — STR Phase 4 to 5.4 million recipients from 4 November 2026)
How much is STR Phase 4 2026?
Households earning RM2,500 or less get RM150–RM500, households earning RM2,501–RM5,000 get RM0–RM250, and seniors without a spouse get RM150. MOF gives a range for each group, not the amount for each household. (MOF media statement (PDF) — STR Phase 4 2026, dates and rates by category)
Can I still apply for STR?
For STR 2027, yes: on 6 November 2026 the official STR site (LHDN) said STR 2027 applications are open all year from 15 October 2026, online on that site or with a form at a HASiL office. (LHDN (HASiL) — STR portal (Bantuan Tunai): latest information (Maklumat Terkini))
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?" on this page. (Budget 2027 speech (Ucapan Belanjawan, Malay original), page 11)