Sarawak Government To Disburse SKAS Phase 3 Assistance Starting 10 November 2026
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will begin disbursing Phase 3 of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) assistance on 10 November 2026, benefiting both existing recipients and new qualifiers across the state.
According to an official statement issued by the Economic Planning Unit of the Sarawak Premier’s Department, the new recipients for this phase have been identified through data screening of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 3 2026 database based on established eligibility criteria.
The financial aid will be credited directly into recipients' S Pay Global e-wallet accounts.
The SKAS assistance for 2026 is rolled out across three phases: Phase 1 was distributed on 10 March 2026, followed by Phase 2 on 15 May 2026, with Phase 3 rolling out progressively starting 10 November 2026.
Based on latest STR 2026 data, a total of 901,857 recipients have been identified as eligible for SKAS up to Phase 3, which includes 26,979 new recipients.
For Phase 3, existing recipients will receive RM360 for the household category, RM200 for senior citizens, and RM125 for single individuals.
Meanwhile, newly approved recipients will receive the full annual allocation for 2026, amounting to RM1,100 for households, RM600 for senior citizens, and RM375 for single individuals.
Beneficiaries linked to STR Phase 4 2026 can check their eligibility status on the official SKAS website at sarawak.gov.my/skas once the state government completes the data screening process.
Additionally, statistics show that as of 9 November 2026, a total of 783,603 recipients — representing 89.5 percent of eligible beneficiaries — have successfully redeemed their SKAS assistance via S Pay Global.
Recipients are reminded to ensure their e-wallet accounts remain active to facilitate smooth crediting, and are strongly encouraged to redeem their aid before the deadline on 20 December 2026.
For 2026, the Sarawak Government has allocated RM680 million for the SKAS initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to alleviate the cost of living for rakyat in need. - UKASnews
