Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has announced those individuals who are eligible for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) initiative can register or update their information from Jan 1, until Jan 31.
He said this was to ensure that those eligible recipients and not in the database could submit their applications while existing recipients who had any changes in information would have the opportunity and ample time to make updates.
The Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia is said will benefit over 9.6 million recipients with an allocation of RM8.2 billion – an increase from 8.6 million recipients and RM7 billion allocation under the previous Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) last year,
He further clarified that the data of BPR and Special Covid-19 Aid (BKC) 2021 recipients, as well as the Geran Khas Prihatin recipients whose applications for BPR had been rejected before, would be automatically brought into the BKM system for a cross-check according to the prescribed conditions.
Who are eligible to receive BKM?
For household or single parents with income RM2,500 and below, they are eligible to receive RM1,000 (without children), RM1,500 ( 1-2 children) and RM2,00 (3 children and more). While for household or single parents whose income is RM2,501-RM500, they are eligible to receive RM400 (without children), RM600 (1-2 children) RM800 (3 and more children).
Single senior citizens or without spouses with income RM5,000 and below are eligible to receive RM600. While those single with income RM2,500 and below are eligible to receive RM350.
How do I apply for BKM?
The period for new BKM applications or updating information can be made from Jan 1 until Jan 21 2022. If you are a BPR 2021 recipient, BKC B40 recipient and BPR 2021 applicant who did not pass on the grounds of receiving GKP, you will automatically be directed to the BKM system to verify your eligibility and are not required to make a new application.
However, if you have never applied for a BPR or BKC, and do not have an existing record in the LHDNM database, you can make a new application online at the BKM website or visit any branch to submit your application.
Meanwhile, the data from other government agencies such as the e-Kasih data, Social Welfare Department assistance, as well as residents of Public Housing or People’s Housing Projects under the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the Housing and Local Government Ministry, would also be brought into the BKM system.
For more information, you can visit the BKM website here.
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