Are you a citizen residing in Selangor and registered to vote there?
If so, you may be familiar with the Selangor State Government's financial aid program, Bantuan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas), which assists households earning below RM5,000 a month. Previously, only those earning below RM3,000 a month were eligible for Bingkas.
Anfaal Saari, chairman of Selangor's Women, Family Empowerment, Welfare, and Care Economy Committee, announced that the new requirement, effective this month, will support more financially struggling families.
"Households can now apply for the annual financial aid of RM3,600 through the Selangor government’s SELangkah App or the website www.bingkasselangor.com until August 15," announced Anfaal Saari at a press conference held at the State Secretariat in Shah Alam.
Successful applicants will receive Bingkas aid of RM300 per month for 24 months. This assistance can be used to purchase basic food necessities, medicines, and educational materials.
"The Bingkas initiative involves an allocation of RM108 million, targeting 30,000 applicants," she added.
Among the states in Malaysia, Bingkas stands out as one of the largest financial aid programs in the country. One of the requirements is that applicants must have two dependents below the age of 18 to ensure the benefit reaches the intended target group.
For those applying for the financial aid, they will need to check that they meet the other eligibility criteria listed on the Bingkas website such as:
- Malaysian Citizen
- Monthly household income of RM5,000.00 or below
- Registered voter in Selangor
- Families with a minimum of two (2) dependents aged 18 years or below
- Born in Selangor or residing in Selangor for more than 10 years
How To Apply For The Bingkas Financial Aid?
To get started, eligible individuals should download the Selangkah app from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Once downloaded, create an account by providing your full name, phone number for TAC verification, and a password. Select your preferred language, and agree to the app's privacy statement and terms of use. Follow the steps shown in the screenshot below to complete the registration process.
After logging into the app, you'll land on the home page. Scroll down to find the "State Programs" section and tap on the Bingkas button. This will take you to the Bingkas application page. Once there, simply tap on the “Buat Permohonan” button to begin your application.
On the initial page of the application, you'll be asked to provide personal details, including your full name, address, MyKad number, state constituency, and the number of years you've lived in Selangor. After checking a box to confirm that this information is accurate, you'll proceed to the employment information page. Here, you'll need to enter your employer's details and your monthly personal income before moving on.
On the next page, you’ll need to provide details about the children in your household, including their full names, dates of birth, ages, any OKU status, and identification documents. Additionally, you will be asked to provide the total monthly income for your household.
The following two pages will require you to list any other monthly financial aid you are currently receiving and upload relevant supporting documents, such as your MyKad, pay slips, EA form, EPF statement, and proof of your registered voting constituency.
After completing these sections, you’ll be asked to confirm the accuracy of the information provided in the declaration section before submitting your application. The processing time is up to 14 days, with successful applicants notified through the Selangkah app.
Once approved, the RM300 financial aid will be credited to your Selangkah e-wallet and can only be used for purchasing household necessities at approved Bingkas panel stores.
For more details on the list of the approved items and panel shops, check out the Bingkas website.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media & various cross-references for context.
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