Financial Assistance for Older Persons

Country :

Malaysia

Year :

Institution :

Kementrian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Malaysia (Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development)

The Government through Department of Social and Welfare provides financial assistance for older persons amounting to RM500 per month to assist the poor older persons to remain in their families/communities. The recipients of this financial assistance must be Malaysian citizens aged 60 years and above, and with household income below RM1,169 per month and are registered with the Department of Social and Welfare. In addition, it must be proven that the family is financially in need.

  • National Laws
  • National Initiative