STR Status Check: Payment Amounts & Payout Dates

Updated 5 September 2026 against official sources (see the notes marked in the article).

Walaoeh! Prices of chicken rice went up again? Road tax need to renew? But wait… check your bank account! Is the government giving us “Duit Raya” early?

Welcome to 2026. The cost of living is rising, but thankfully, the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) is back, and it is bigger than ever. Formerly known as BSH, BPN, or BKM, the STR 2026 is the MADANI government’s way of helping the Rakyat survive inflation.

But let’s be honest, the government website can be confusing. “When is the money coming in?” “Why is my status ‘Tidak Lulus’?” “I forgot my MySTR password, how?”

In this Ultimate 2500-word Mega Guide, we break down everything about STR 2026. We will cover the exact STR 2026 Status Check process, the confirmed Payout Dates, how to claim your SARA supermarket vouchers, and how to appeal if you got rejected.

At a glanceWho gets itWhen it lands

Too busy working to read? Here is the “Lazy Person” summary.

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The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah 2026 Application is not for everyone. It is targeted at the B40 and lower M40 groups. Here are the official eligibility criteria for 2026.

• Married: Couples living together.
• Single Parent (Ibu/Bapa Tunggal): Divorced or widowed with children.
• Income Condition: Total monthly household income must be RM 5,000 or below.

• Status: Single or without spouse.
• Age: 60 years old and above.
• Income Condition: Monthly income RM 5,000 or below.

• Age: 21 years old to 59 years old.
• OKU: Aged 19 and above.
• Income Condition: Monthly income RM 2,500 or below. Note: under STR 2026, singles aged 21-59 receive RM 600 through SARA (RM 50 per month), not a cash STR payment.
• (Note: Students in IPTA/IPTS receiving PTPTN are usually NOT eligible, but check our PTPTN Guide for loan repayment tips).

This is what everyone is searching for: “When money enter?” STR is paid in phases. The dates below come from LHDN’s official STR 2026 FAQ and its Phase 2 / Phase 3 media releases.

• Date: From 20 January 2026
• Amount: Depends on your tier — see the table above.
• Purpose: To help with “Back to School” and early Ramadan prep.

• Date: From 10 March 2026 (new recipients from 30 March 2026)
• Amount: Depends on your tier — see the table above.
• Purpose: Baju Raya, Kueh Raya, and Balik Kampung petrol (Check our RFID Guide for smooth travel!).

• Date: From 15 August 2026
• Amount: Depends on your tier — see the table above.
• Purpose: General living expenses.

• Date: Not announced by LHDN as of 10 October 2026 — no Phase 4 date is listed on its STR portal, and the payment-date table in its STR 2026 payment FAQ (issued 17 August 2026) covers Phases 1 to 3 only. New applications and appeals for STR 2026 closed at 5.01 pm on 30 September 2026.
• Amount: Refer to LHDN’s announcement.
• Purpose: Prepare for year-end Monsoon season and floods.

Don’t wait for the SMS. Check it yourself online. Here is the safest way to perform the STR 2026 Status Check.

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to https://bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my/.
2. Enter MyKad: Key in your IC Number (e.g., 900101-14-XXXX).
3. Click Semak: The button is usually blue.
4. Login Phase:
   • It will ask: “Adakah ini Kunci Keselamatan anda?” (Is this your security phrase?).
   • If correct, click Ya.
   • Enter your Password.
5. View Dashboard:
   • LULUS: Congratulations! Money is coming.
   • TIDAK LULUS: Walaoeh. Check the reason code (See Part 6).
   • DALAM PROSES: LHDN is still checking your salary.

(Warning: There are many FAKE websites designed to steal your password. Always check the URL is .gov.my. Read our Scam Alert for more details).

Many people don’t know this! If you are categorized as “Miskin Tegar” (Hardcore Poor) or B40, you get EXTRA money called SARA.

It is NOT cash. It is a Cashless Credit injected into your MyKad (IC).

• Amount: RM 1,200 per year (RM 100 / month) for eligible hardcore-poor and B40 households. Under STR 2026, singles aged 21-59 receive RM 600 through SARA (RM 50 per month).
• Usage: You can only use it to buy groceries (Rice, Oil, Eggs, Flour) at participating supermarkets (Mydin, 99 Speedmart, Giant, Econsave).

1. Go to the MyKasih Official Portal.
2. Key in your IC Number.
3. It will show your remaining balance and transaction history.

1. Go to 99 Speedmart.
2. Pick your rice and oil.
3. At the counter, tell the cashier: “Bayar guna IC (SARA)”.
4. Insert your IC into the terminal and key in your 6-digit PIN (usually same as checking bank PIN).

“Alamak, last year login once, now forgot already.” Relax. This happens to 90% of Malaysians. Here is how to fix the MySTR Login Forgot Password issue.

1. On the login page, click “Terlupa Kata Laluan”.
2. Enter IC Number.
3. The system will send a temporary link to your registered Email.
4. Open email, click link, create new password.
5. Requirement: Password must have Capital Letter, Small Letter, Number, and Symbol (e.g., Walaoeh@2026).

• Sometimes, they ask 3 security questions (e.g., “What is your mother’s name?”).
• If you fail 3 times, your ID will be BLOCKED for 24 hours.
• Solution: If blocked, wait 24 hours or go to the nearest LHDN branch (Cawangan) to reset manually.

Did you get “TIDAK LULUS”? Don’t panic. Common reasons for rejection:

• Code 1004: Income exceeds limit (Maybe you got a bonus last year? Check our Salary Guide).
• Code 05: Spouse IC not registered properly.
• Code 26: Student status (PTPTN).

1. Wait for Rayuan Period: Usually opens 1 month after the payout.
2. Online Appeal: Log in to MySTR, select “Permohonan Rayuan”.
3. Upload Documents:

• Latest Payslip (to prove your income is low).
• Marriage Certificate (if status changed).
• Divorce Certificate (if applying as single parent).

4. Submit: LHDN will re-process your application.

“Status LULUS, but money never come in!” This usually happens because your Bank Account is Inactive or Dormant.

• Must be under YOUR OWN NAME (Not wife, not mother).
• Must be an active account (make a transaction at least once a year).
• Best Option: Use a Digital Bank like GXBank or AEON Bank. They are active, easy to check, and you earn interest immediately when the money comes in!

1. Log in to MySTR.
2. Click “Kemas Kini Permohonan”.
3. Go to “Maklumat Bank”.
4. Select Bank Name and Account Number.
5. Save and Submit.

The STR 2026 Status Check is crucial for millions of Malaysians. It is your money (taxpayer money returning to rakyat). Don’t be lazy to apply or update your info.

1. Check Status: Login to MySTR portal today.
2. Update Info: Ensure bank account number is correct.
3. Check SARA: Go to MyKasih site to see if you have RM 1,200 for groceries.
4. Save It: Once the money comes in, don’t just spend it. Put it in a high-interest account!

Sources

• LHDN official STR 2026 FAQ and media releases for Phase 2 / Phase 3 — Tier amounts, eligibility and the 2026 payment phases. The Phase 4 month is not stated in the official FAQ checked for this guide.

All sources checked 5 September 2026.