Budget 2024: Rahmah Cash Aid increased to RM3,700


PETALING JAYA: Nine million recipients see a RM600 increase in Rahmah Cash Aid to RM3,700, up from RM3,100.

The aid for youth will increase from RM350 to RM500.

For the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah the government has increased the number of recipients from 200,000 to 700,000, who will receive a monthly sum of RM100 for one year.

Previously, recipients received RM100 for six months.

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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.

Best Value

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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