KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 7 -- The government has reportedly strengthened its server capacity and widened retailer participation ahead of the second round of the one-off Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid.

Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said the improvements were introduced to prevent a repeat of the congestion experienced during the first rollout, according toThe Star.

"To improve the rakyat's experience in the second round, the server capacity has been enhanced to address the issues faced before," he was quoted as saying.

"The number of participating retailers has also been increased, now with more than 8,000 shops - of which there are more than 2,000 small grocery stores," he reportedly added.

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