Selangor government has launched the “Bantuan Rahmah Insan Istimewa Selangor” (BRAIS) 2026 programme, expanding its welfare support framework for persons with disabilities (OKU).
The initiative, managed under the Yayasan Insan Istimewa Selangor (Yanis), rebranded the previous “Bantuan Khas Anak Istimewa Selangor” (Anis) scheme to deliver more comprehensive, high-impact development for the state’s disabled community.
State women development and social welfare committee chairman Anfaal Saari said BRAIS 2026 introduced substantial improvements to at-home care.
These include a new RM1,500 grant for disability-friendly residential toilet modifications, alongside RM1,200 for medications, supplements and special needs.
“The additions are intended to ensure that facilities and basic healthcare needs for OKU at home are better maintained and more comfortable.
“Additionally, the age limit for beneficiaries has been increased from 18 to 60 years, enabling adult OKU to access assistance for equipment, medical needs and therapy support,” she said at a press conference after the launch of BRAIS 2026 and the HajiKids 2.0 programme in Shah Alam, Bernama reported.
Also present at the event were Yanis chief executive officer Kamarul Hisham Yeop Hashim and senior manager Mohd Shaiful Roseman.
Anfaal said the programme would retain its existing support categories, which included up to RM3,000 for specialised equipment, RM1,200 for therapy centre fees and RM120 for special education school fees.
To expedite approvals, all supporting documents can now be submitted online.
Applications will open from 8.30am to 5pm between June 1 and 22 via the official website at www.yanis.org.my/brais.
Anfaal also highlighted the state’s efforts to integrate special needs children into mainstream activities.
On the HajiKids 2.0 programme, Anfaal said it was an Islamic educational initiative using practical simulations and interactive visual technology to teach children about the haj pilgrimage.
The programme hosted 2,500 children aged between four and 12.
Reflecting the state’s focus on inclusivity, Yanis sponsored the participation of 35 special needs children from the Yanis Centre and 18 children with cerebral palsy.
