On track towards targeted social assistance


IN 2023, about RM63.8bil or 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) was allocated for subsidies and social assistance. Almost 60% of that is used for broad-based fuel and electricity subsidies while the rest for Sumbangan Tunai Rahman.

This is targeted at the hardcore poor, who are considered eligible based on the poverty line index.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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