Aid recipients in Johor laud hike in welfare assistance to RM500

Motorrmer says she has to be careful when spending although the monthly aid is being increased.

JOHOR BARU: The recent announcement of a RM150 increase in financial assistance from the Welfare Department (JKM) during the national Budget 2021 has been warmly received.

Those receiving aid from the department say they are pleased with a hike in their monthly financial assistance from RM350 to RM500.