School Aid RM150 (Bantuan Awal Persekolahan 2025)
The School Aid RM150, also known as Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP), is a financial assistance program provided by the Malaysian government to help parents and guardians manage the cost of school supplies and other related expenses for their children.
Details of the Assistance
- Amount: RM150 per student.
- Purpose: To alleviate the financial burden on families preparing their children for the new school year.
- Eligibility:
- Students in Year 1 to Form 6 in government or government-aided schools.
- Warganegara Malaysia (Malaysian citizen).
Eligibility Criteria
- Student’s Status:
- Enrolled in a government or government-aided school for the 2025 academic year.
- Includes students in:
- National Schools (SK).
- National-Type Schools (SJKC/SJKT).
- Secondary Schools (SMK).
- Special Schools or Institutions (e.g., Sekolah Integriti or Sekolah Henry Gurney).
- Parent’s/Guardian’s Income:
- Priority is given to students from households with a monthly income below the Pendapatan Garis Kemiskinan (PGK).
How to Apply
- Automatic Distribution:
- For most students, the assistance is distributed automatically via schools.
- Parents/guardians do not need to apply separately if the child is enrolled in an eligible school.
- For Newly Enrolled Students:
- Parents of Year 1 or newly enrolled students may need to verify their information with the school administration.
- Documents Required (if applicable):
- Parent’s MyKad (identification card).
- Student’s birth certificate or MyKid.
- Proof of income (if required).
Payment Method
- Distributed by the school’s administration in cash or credited directly into the parent’s bank account (depending on the system adopted by the school).
- Payments are expected to begin early January 2025.
How to Check Eligibility or Assistance Status
- Contact the school administration for assistance-related announcements.
- Visit the official portal of the Ministry of Education (MOE): https://www.moe.gov.my.
- Call the Ministry’s hotline at 03-8884 0000 for more information.
Key Benefits
- Helps reduce the financial strain on parents for school supplies, uniforms, and other necessities.
- Supports equal educational opportunities for children from low-income families.
By ensuring that families are supported in preparing their children for school, the School Aid RM150 contributes to a more equitable and accessible education system in Malaysia.