According to the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Development, the payment of benefits for the month of May will be brought forward from 25 to 30 April. This is to coincide with the arrival of Eid al-Fitr and to allow the beneficiaries to enjoy their benefits earlier.
The June benefit will continue to be paid as scheduled, from June 1st to June 10th.
Welfare assistance under Social Welfare Department includes the Bantuan Warga Emas (welfare assistance for the elderly), the Bantuan Kanak-Kanak (welfare assistance for destitute families), the Bantuan Kanak-Kanak (welfare assistance for children) and the Bantuan Kanak-Kanak (welfare assistance for the disabled). Eligible persons can enquire at their nearest Social Welfare Department.
Welfare Assistance for the Elderly: RM500 per month
Welfare Assistance for Destitute Families: RM100 to RM350 per month
Child Welfare Assistance: RM150 to RM200 per person per month
Welfare Assistance for the Disabled: RM300 to RM450 per month
