Only 14% of M1 group qualifies for welfare aid, says deputy minister

By MARTIN CARVALHO, RAHIMY RAHIM and TARRENCE TAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Only 14% of those in the M1 income group are eligible to receive Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) as announced under Budget 2022, says Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith.

“The latest government BKM aid is for those earning under RM5,000 a month.

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M1 , M40 , Income Groups , Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia , Budget 2022 , Eddin Syazlee Shith , Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy)

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