Non-pensionable Armed Forces veterans to receive BSH of RM400 monthly, says Hishammuddin

PETALING JAYA: Non-pensionable Armed Forces veterans in the B40 category are set to receive Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) of RM400 a month, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

He said the ministry had forwarded a proposal to the Finance Ministry to approve the new rate.

Currently, the veterans in the B40 category receive RM300 of BSH monthly.

Hishammuddin also said the Defence Ministry had completed the study on commemorative allowance for the recipients of Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM).

“The Defence Ministry is hopeful that the matter will receive consideration and approval from the Finance Ministry accordingly.

“I will announce the progress and results of this effort from time to time,” he said in a statement on Friday (Sept 9).

Hishammuddin also announced several initiatives to improve the welfare of the Armed Forces veterans which includes the improvement of pensions issued and the formation of an advisory panel to consider the application of ex-servicemen to be recognised as an Armed Forces veteran.

He urged Armed Forces veterans who have not registered with the Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV) to do so immediately so that every initiative and assistance offered by the department could be fully utilised.