Youths happy to put ecash aid to good use


PUTRAJAYA: From gadgets and books to toiletries and food, youths who received their RM150 in ecash aid from the government are happy to spend it in a beneficial way. Although the amount may not fully cover the cost, they said it was nevertheless helpful to buy what they need.

Third-year accounting undergraduate at Multimedia University (MMU), Chelsea Joy Vilson, said she was happy to receive the cash aid again after getting similar aid under the eBelia initiative last year.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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