MORE senior citizens in Selangor will be able to receive a RM150 voucher during their birth month following a new intake under the Skim Mesra Usia Emas (SMUE) programme.
Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin (pic) said the scheme was intended as a gesture of appreciation for older residents rather than a means-tested aid.
“It is our birthday voucher to appreciate senior citizens aged 60 and above,” the Bandar Utama assemblyman said during a National Day and Malaysia Day celebration in SS20 Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Applications open at 8am today and will close when the quota is filled or on Dec 31, whichever comes first.
Successful applicants will receive their Jom Shopping vouchers, valid for 90 days at participating merchants, during their birth month starting 2027.
SMUE is part of the Skim Mesra programme, which also includes Skim Mesra Insan Istimewa (SMIS) for persons with disabilities.
A combined quota of 50,000 new registrations has been allocated for both categories.
SMUE applicants must be Malaysians aged 60 and above who are registered voters in Selangor.
SMIS applicants must be Malaysians holding valid disability cards issued by the Social Welfare Department.
Those aged 19 and above must be registered Selangor voters, while applicants aged 18 and below require a parent or guardian and must meet residency and voter requirements.
Applications can be submitted online at mesra.yawas.com.my with identity and voter registration documents.
Jamaliah added that residents needing help with their applications could visit their nearest assemblyman’s service centre.
For details, call Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor at 03-5481 8800 or email pertanyaan.yawas@gmail.com
The National Day and Malaysia Day celebration was organised by Petaling Jaya City Council Zone 9 councillor Carrie Ee and featured quizzes, lucky draws, a photo booth and refreshments.
