Soldiers to get Regional Incentive Payments by July 1, says PM

Anwar greeting soldiers at the Lok Kawi camp on Wednesday.

KOTA KINABALU: The Federal government has agreed to approve the extension of the Regional Incentive Payment (BIW) for soldiers starting July 1.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was to replace the Sabah and Sarawak Incentive Payment (BISS) and the Peninsula Malaysia Incentive Payment (BISM).