Kuala Lampur, June 23 -- The Madani government classifies the Malaysian household based on income levels, representing the bottom 40 per cent, middle 40 per cent, and top 20 per cent of income earners, respectively.

These classifications as B40, M40 or T20 are to enable the government to develop targeted policies and social assistance programs.

Retirees from the private sector are the forgotten group of the Madani government. They make up approximately two million of the Malaysian population.

The government must be commended for its Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible Malaysians, particularly those on the B40 and M40 income group.

SARA is an expansion of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (ST...