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COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC)

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What is COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC)?

BKC is a new government subsidy announced in June which aiming to mitigate the cost of living and burden of poor hardcore, B40 and M40 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Criteria of COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC)?

  • Poor hardcore (BPR beneficiaries/Based on JKM database)
  • B40 (BPR beneficiaries)
  • M40 (Based on LHDN database)

FAQ for COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC)

1) What is COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC)？

BKC is a new government subsidy announced in June which aiming to mitigate the cost of living and burden of poor hardcore, B40 and M40 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

2) Who is eligible to obtain BKC?

  • Poor hardcore (BPR beneficiaries/Based on JKM database)
  • B40 (BPR beneficiaries)
  • M40 (Based on LHDN database)

3) What is the subsidy amount of BKC?

  • [Poor hardcore] Household: RM1,300 (August-RM500, November-RM500, December-RM300)
  • [Poor hardcore] Individuals: RM500 (August-RM200, November-RM300)
  • B40 household: RM800 (August-RM500, December-RM300)
  • B40 individuals: RM200 (Payment made in August)
  • M40 household: RM250 (Payment made in August)
  • M40 individuals: RM100 (Payment made in August)

4) How to apply BKC?

No application required. Government will distribute the subsidy based on the JKM, BPR and LHDN databases. 

5) How to define recipient category?

  • Poor hardcore and B40: Family income below RM5,000, or single individual’s income below RM2,500.
  • M40: Family income within RM5,001 to RM9,000, or single individual’s income within RM2,501 to RM5,000.

6) How the payment release?

  • Poor hardcore & B40: Via their registered bank account at BPR
  • M40: Via their registered bank account at LHDN