IPOH: The Perak state government has announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) of RM1,500 for state civil servants in conjunction with the 2026 Aidilfitri celebrations.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said this includes state-appointed teachers, District Territorial Chiefs (Orang Besar Jajahan), daily part-time workers, and officers under the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP).
"This Aidilfitri BKK will also cover Al-Quran and Fardu Ain class teachers and village development and security committee chairpersons, who will each receive RM500.
"Payments will be made starting March 16 to all state civil servants," he said during his speech at the Menteri Besar’s Iftar Event with Perak Civil Servants on Monday (Feb 23) night.
Also in attendance were State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, State Financial Officer Datuk Mohd Zaki Mahyudin, and the state exco line-up.
Saarani added that the Aidilfitri BKK involves a total financial implication of RM16.9 million.
In other developments, Saarani expressed hope that all state civil servants would maintain their professionalism and productivity, and not use Ramadan as an excuse to delay any entrusted tasks.
"Ramadan is not an excuse for us to reduce productivity. Do not let hunger and thirst be the reason files stop moving, or decisions are delayed. Our duty remains a trust that must be carried out with full responsibility," he said. – Bernama
