Seven Types of Assistance You Can Apply for This Year
In Malaysia, the B40 group frequently receives government attention through various aid schemes aimed at alleviating financial burdens and improving living standards. Below are the key assistance programs available for the B40 community:
1. Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR)
Details: Direct financial aid for B40 households, senior citizens, and single individuals.
- Amount:
- Households: RM1,000 to RM2,500 depending on the number of children.
- Senior Citizens (Single): RM600.
- Single Individuals: RM350.
- How to Apply: Through the official Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah portal:
bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my.
2. Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA)
Details: Additional RM600 assistance for hardcore poor households registered in the eKasih system.
- Eligibility: Must be registered in eKasih.
- Payment Date: Paid monthly.
3. Education Assistance
a) Rancangan Makanan Tambahan (RMT):
- Details: Free breakfast for primary school students from low-income families.
- Eligibility: Students from B40 families.
b) Scholarships and Education Loans:
- PTPTN: Study loans for IPT (higher education institution) students.
- Scholarships: Available from JPA/MARA/Zakat for high-achieving B40 students.
4. Housing Assistance
a) Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR):
- Details: Subsidies for building houses for B40 families.
- How to Apply: Through SPNB.
b) Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR):
- Details: Low-cost housing for low-income individuals.
5. Health Assistance
a) mySalam:
- Details: Insurance coverage for critical illness treatments.
- Eligibility: Low-income individuals aged 18–65 years.
b) PeKa B40:
- Details: Free health screenings and subsidies for medical devices.
6. Subsidies for Goods and Utilities
a) Subsidized Petrol Program:
- Details: Discounts on RON95 petrol for B40 vehicle owners.
b) Electricity Rebates:
- Details: Discounts on electricity bills for low-income households.
7. Digital Assistance
a) PerantiSiswa Program:
- Details: Free tablets for IPT students from B40 families.
8. Economic and Business Assistance
a) TEKUN Nasional:
- Details: Microloans for small entrepreneurs from the B40 group.
b) e-Kasih Program:
- Details: Various forms of financial and economic assistance for poor families.
How to Apply for Assistance
- Identify the Aid:
Refer to official government websites like malaysia.gov.my. - Prepare Documents:
Required documents include MyKad, income statements, and relevant supporting papers. - Submit Your Application:
- Online: Through official portals of the respective programs.
- In-Person: At government offices.
These assistance programs are designed to ensure the B40 group receives the necessary support to cope with the rising cost of living and achieve economic well-being.