PSA: If Your MyKad’s Over 10 Years Old, It Might Be Difficult to Use the RM100 SARA Aid
(Source: Facebook | Pejabat Pendaftaran Negara)
(Source: Facebook | Pejabat Pendaftaran Negara)
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced on April 1st that a cash aid of RM500 will be paid out to all civil servants Grade 56 and below, including contractual workers. This sum is being given out in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
In case you missed the news, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri announced that certain groups of Malaysians will be receiving a cash aid known as the Special Covid-19 Assistance (Bayaran Khas Covid-19, or BKC).
In a special announcement on the 28th of June, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the latest aid package for the country – Pemulih. This eighth assistance package is worth about RM150 billion is predominantly aimed at continuing the Prihatin Rakyat agenda, supporting businesses, and accelerating the vaccination of the nation.
If you’re facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in need of extra cash to pay the bills, you might want to consider withdrawing your money from EPF under the i-Sinar facility. Read this article to find out the pros and cons of withdrawing money from your EPF account.
Through the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Sinar facility, members can withdraw up to RM60,000 from their Account 1. Category 1 members have been able to submit their applications since Dec 1, 2020, while members under Category 2 can start applying today. Here’s a quick step-by-step application guide.