Over 136,000 police retirees, ex-policemen eligible for one-off RM500 assistance


Police personnel queing in Bukit Aman for early voting on Saturday. AZMAN GHANI / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 136,655 police pensioners, former policemen and Emergency era policemen who are recipients of the Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara (PJPN) qualify for a one-off payment of RM500, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

He said the incentive is a form of appreciation for their sacrifices and deeds, especially during the Emergency era from July 12,1948 to July 31,1960.

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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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