Basic income is inevitable


A BASIC income is cash paid by the government to every woman, man and child individually, unconditionally, every month. It has five core characteristics: paid in cash, to individuals, monthly, universal to everyone in the country and without any conditions.

While the first four elements are more common, the most radical element in the basic income paradigm is “unconditional”.

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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.

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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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