2023 brings in more good news as all school-going children across Malaysia are now entitled to a cash-aid of RM150.
This is part of the government budget from the Ministry of Education (KPM) to help those in need fare better for the school year.
Unlike previous school cash-aids, this one will be given regardless of parents’ financial status or income.
You may have a lot of burning questions about the Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP), so without further ado, here’s what you need to know about Malaysia’s Early School cash-aid 2023.
How To Apply
Let’s get this out of the way first, parents.
There’s more good news: you don’t even need to register or apply on any forms!
That’s right.
The cash aid will be funnelled directly to each school en masse and then redistributed to all students.
How Your Child Will Get the Money
The payment will be made by cash or through bank transfer depending on the school.
But if your child has an option make sure they choose the bank transfer option. This ensures the money won’t get stolen or go missing.
Type of Aid
The BAP (Bantuan Awal Persekolahan) or Early School Help is a one-off cash aid for all school-going children between the ages of Primary 1 (7 years old) to Form 5 (17 years old), regardless of parent’s income.
This aid will only be given for the 2023/2024 school sessions as per the 2023 Government Budget.
Who is Eligible for the Aid
All children with a Malaysian citizenship who are still or newly enrolled in a primary and secondary schools, regardless of ethnic background.
What Type of Schools Are Included
Only children going to the following schools will be given the one-off BAP cash aid:
- Sekolah Kerajaan (Public/Government school)
- Sekolah Bantuan Kerajaan (SBK)
- Sekolaha Agama
- Sekolah Swasta Persendirian (Private school registered with the government)
- Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih
- Sekolah Integriti
- Sekolah Henry Gurney
How Soon Your Child Will Get the Aid
The government will transfer the cash aid to schools as early as 12 January 2023!
And as soon as schools receive the funds, the cash aid will be distributed to each student.
As of today, the cash-aid should already be distributed to most Malaysian students.
Enjoy the Cash Aid, Kids!
Now that your kids have their cash aid, it’s up to you parents to make sure they use it wisely.
There are no limitations or regulations as to how the money should be spent.
You can, of course, let your child use it solely for educational purposes. Whether that’s paying for the school fees, buying new uniforms, replenishing their stationery or using it as pocket money throughout the year.
But they can also choose to save it for rainy days if they choose or put it in their college fund.
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