Senior citizens can apply for a monthly subsidy of RM500.
The elderly welfare subsidy will be raised from RM350 to RM500 in Budget 2021, according to Finance Minister. This year, 2022, is no exception; all qualifying seniors will receive RM500 per month, up to a total of RM6,000 per year!
The JKM, which is part of the Malaysian Women, Family, and Community Development Authority, administers this assistance, which is only available to the elderly who are 60 years or older in BOT (Bantuan Orang Tua). This funding is only available to qualified seniors who are registered with the Department of Social Welfare (JKM). I’ve included the application information and technique below.
To be considered for this RM500 BOT, you must meet the following criteria:
-Applicants must be Malaysian citizens or residents and must be at least 60 years old.
– The PGK is not exceeded by the household income (up to RM1169).
-Not staying in a JKM-controlled institution, such as a daycare or residential centre that provides free facilities and services, etc.
– If you do not match the above standards but need to apply, you can do so, and the JKM will decide whether to approve or refuse your application based on your circumstances.
How to apply for BOT?
Step 1: Browse to the JKM official website and click Daftar Permohonan, then input your state and the applicant’s ID number and click Daftar.
Step 2: Once the system has displayed the applicant’s information, fill in all of the required fields.
Step 3: 14 days after completing the online registration, you must bring the appropriate official documents to the local JKM office’s counter and submit them in person. (Click here to see what’s close to the JKM office.)
The following are the documentation you must bring to the JKM office:
– A photocopy of the applicant’s government-issued identification card.
– A copy of the husband’s/wife’s/mother’s/father’s/child’s/parent’s/child’s/parent’s/ child’s
– Copies of children’s or family members’ birth certificates if they live together.
– If you’re employed, copies of your pay stubs.
– any additional pertinent documents
– [JKM 18] and [JKM 20] application forms.
*Please visit jkm.gov.my for additional information.
It’s crucial to keep in mind that officials may come to your house to conduct a survey in order to validate your eligibility. Those who have applied should remember to register online and provide all required documentation to the nearest JKM counter to complete the process!
