#Budget2021: New Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat Aid For Underprivileged Households & Singles
It will replace the existing 'Bantuan Sara Hidup' scheme that was introduced in 2019 under the Pakatan Harapan government.
By Arisha Rozaidee — 06 Nov 2020, 05:20 PM
On Friday, 6 November, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz proposed a new 'Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat' (BPR) scheme to replace the existing 'Bantuan Sara Hidup' (BSH) financial aid for underprivileged citizens
BSH was first introduced in 2019 under the Pakatan Harapan government.
Today, Tengku Zafrul announced that RM6.5 billion ringgit will be allocated for the new BPR scheme that will benefit 8.1 million people.
The new incentive sees an increase in the amount of financial assistance
Under BPR, these initiatives will take place:
- Households with an income of less than RM2,500 and have only one child will receive RM1,200.
- Households with an income of less than RM2,500 and have two children or more will receive RM1,800.
- Households with an income of RM2,501 to RM4,000 and have only one child will receive RM800.
- Households with an income of RM2,501 to RM4,000 and have two children or more will receive RM1,200.
- Households with an income of RM4,001 to RM5,000 and have only one child will receive RM500.
- Households with an income of RM4,001 to RM5,000 and have two children or more will receive RM750.
Meanwhile, for single persons above 21 with an income of less than RM2,500 will receive RM350. Previously, only singles above 40 are entitled to the BSH financial aid.
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