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Frequent Border Crossings May Risk STR Aid Disqualification

1/27/2026

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Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister, said crossing the border eight or more times a month may disqualify STR beneficiaries, as it suggests they are working abroad.
Applications flagged under Reason Code 31 are marked Not Approved rather than canceled.
Liew says government will use data from agencies to verify residency and ensure fair aid.
Appeals are accepted throughout 2026 for applicants who believe they were wrongly flagged.

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Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister, said crossing the border eight or more times a month may disqualify STR beneficiaries, as it suggests they are working abroad.
Applications flagged under Reason Code 31 are marked Not Approved rather than canceled.
Liew says government will use data from agencies to verify residency and ensure fair aid.
Appeals are accepted throughout 2026 for applicants who believe they were wrongly flagged.