Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) Archives

10 March 2026

Malaysia

MOF Says Fresh Food Inclusion Under Sara Aid Still Under Review

MOF says the inclusion of fresh items like chicken, meat, and vegetables under the Sara aid scheme is still under review. The programme currently covers 15 categories of essential goods and was recently expanded to include frozen foods.

5 March 2026

Malaysia

Sugar, Instant Noodles Most Purchased Sara Items: MOF

The top 5 most purchased items with Sara aid are mostly unhealthy or highly processed food: sugar, instant noodles (curry), cream crackers, instant noodles (fried), and eggs, based on MOF data. Fresh food inclusion under study due to barcode-based system.

12 February 2026

Letter

Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Risk Of Mental Health Issues — Dr Lim Poh Khuen

Early-life exposure to UPF may increase mental health risk. When public assistance frameworks make highly processed foods the most "affordable" default, we aren't just shaping waistlines; we are shaping the cognitive architecture of the next generation.

11 February 2026

Malaysia

Sara Aid Covers Frozen Highly Processed Foods Banned In Schools

Sara aid doesn't cover fresh fruits/veg but highly processed foods instead like frozen nuggets, sausage, burgers and fries that are banned in schools. MOH’s Malaysian Dietary Guidelines link ultra-processed food consumption to NCDs like obesity and cancer.

Tag: Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara)

MOF Says Fresh Food Inclusion Under Sara Aid Still Under Review

Sugar, Instant Noodles Most Purchased Sara Items: MOF

Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Risk Of Mental Health Issues — Dr Lim Poh Khuen

Sara Aid Covers Frozen Highly Processed Foods Banned In Schools

Hospital Director Accused Of Sexually Harassing Second Victim

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