Aid & Subsidies Hub: STR 2027: eligibility, amounts and payment dates
STR Phase 4 2026: payment date not yet announced, last year's Phase 4 began on 18 Oct
- The STR 2026 Phase 4 payment date had not been announced by MOF as at 22 Oct 2026.
- Last year Phase 4 was paid from 18 Oct 2025; in 2023 and 2024 it began on 7 Nov.
- Phase 3 2026: households RM150–RM600, senior citizens without a spouse RM150. Singles receive SARA, not cash.
- Check your status only at bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my. There is no checking or applying by WhatsApp.
Source: MOF media statements, 15 Aug 2026 and 17 Oct 2025
MOF had not announced the STR 2026 Phase 4 payment date as at 22 Oct 2026. Last year Phase 4 was paid from 18 Oct, and in 2023 and 2024 from 7 Nov.
We checked Ministry of Finance (MOF) media statements and the official Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) portal on 22 Oct 2026. There was no statement yet on the date or amount of the Phase 4 payment.
In a statement dated 15 Aug 2026, MOF said STR is paid quarterly. The total paid out in the first three phases of 2026 reached RM3.6 billion.
Phase 4 in the last three years was paid between 18 Oct and 9 Nov
| Year | Payment began | Recipients | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 Nov 2023 (bank accounts 7–9 Nov) | 5.22 million | RM100–RM1,200 |
| 2024 | 7 Nov 2024 | 8.7 million | Up to RM1,000 |
| 2025 | 18 Oct 2025 | 8.8 million | Up to RM700 |
In 2025, MOF brought Phase 4 forward from its original mid-November schedule so that it was paid before Deepavali. Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 Nov 2026. The Phase 4 2026 date has still not been announced, so last year's date is no guarantee.
Phase 3 2026 amounts: RM150 to RM600 for households
MOF has not announced the Phase 4 2026 amount. For Phase 3, paid from 15 Aug 2026, households received RM150 to RM600 depending on income and number of children. Senior citizens without a spouse received RM150.
Phase 3 was paid to 5.3 million recipients, according to MOF. Recipients with a bank account were paid directly into that account. Recipients without an account could claim the cash at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches.
Recipients in the single category receive SARA, not cash
From 2026, STR recipients in the single category receive their aid through Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) instead of STR cash payments, according to the HASiL STR 2026 FAQ. Details of SARA 2027 are in our SARA 2027 guide.
How to check your STR status and payment
- Type bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my into your browser yourself. Do not tap links in messages.
- Log in to MySTR with your account.
- Check your application status and payment details.
What each status means and how to appeal is explained in our STR status guide.
Watch out for fake messages about Phase 4
MOF says it never asks for personal information by SMS or WhatsApp. There is no charge to apply for, update or check STR. If you receive a message about the Phase 4 payment, check it first with the Scam Message Checker.
We will update this article as soon as MOF announces the date and amount of Phase 4 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When will STR Phase 4 2026 be paid
How much is STR Phase 4 2026
Do singles receive STR Phase 4 2026
Where can I check my STR payment status
Sources & how we checked
- STR Phase 3 paid to 5.3 million recipients from today (15 Aug 2026) — Ministry of Finance · accessed 22 Oct 2026
- STR 2025 Phase 4 payment brought forward to 18 October 2025 (17 Oct 2025) — Ministry of Finance · accessed 22 Oct 2026
- Final STR 2024 payment of up to RM1,000 from 7 November 2024 (6 Nov 2024) — Ministry of Finance · accessed 22 Oct 2026
- Appendix: STR 2023 Phase 4 payment and appeals — Ministry of Finance · accessed 22 Oct 2026
- STR 2026 frequently asked questions — Inland Revenue Board (HASiL) · accessed 19 Oct 2026
- Warning notice (official STR portal) — Inland Revenue Board (HASiL) · accessed 19 Oct 2026
Checked on 22 Oct 2026 against MOF media statements (17 Oct 2025, 6 Nov 2024, 15 Aug 2026) and the MOF STR 2023 appendix. The single category was checked against the HASiL STR 2026 FAQ (accessed 19 Oct 2026).
The first draft of this article was AI-assisted from the sources above. Every figure was checked by Amirul.
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