The first phase of the Special Covid-19 Assistance (BKC) payments, totalling RM3.1 billion, will begin on 6 September for B40 recipients and 9 September for M40 recipients, benefitting over 10 million households, senior citizens, and single individuals. Part of the RM150 billion National Recovery Package, BKC payments will continue through November and December. The RM3.5 billion Jaringan Prihatin programme for B40 groups, launched under Budget 2021, has been extended to 30 September.FIRST PAYMENT FOR SPECIAL COVID-19 ASSISTANCE STARTS SEPT 6
The first phase of the Special Covid-19 Assistance (BKC) payments, totalling RM3.1 billion, will begin on 6 September for B40 recipients and 9 September for M40 recipients, benefitting over 10 million households, senior citizens, and single individuals. Part of the RM150 billion National Recovery Package, BKC payments will continue through November and December. The RM3.5 billion Jaringan Prihatin programme for B40 groups, launched under Budget 2021, has been extended to 30 September.
