First phase payments under Penang’s i-Sejahtera programmes to start from March 8

GEORGE TOWN: Payments for the first phase under the i-Sejahtera programmes will start from March 8, says Penang exco member Phee Boon Poh.

He said the aid under the Elderly Appreciation Programme (PPWE), Single Mother Assistance Programme (PBIT), Disabled Persons Assistance Programme (PBOKU) and the Golden Housewife Programme (PSE) will be channelled via electronic funds transfer.