What is the maximum one-off payment for eligible households under BKM?

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The maximum one-off payment for eligible households under Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) is RM2,500.

Eligible households earning RM2,500 or below, and with five or more children can receive a one-off payment of RM2,500 under the BKM scheme. The government has allocated RM7.8 billion for BKM next year, which is expected to benefit 8.7 million Malaysians. In total, RM10 billion will be allocated for both BKM and Department of Social Welfare assistance in the upcoming year.
Payment Tiers for Families

Families with four or fewer children will receive between RM1,000 and RM2,000, depending on the specific number of children. For other families, the amount ranges from RM500 to RM1,250, also determined by the number of children they have.
Expanded Aid for Single Parents

Assistance for single-parent households is set to be expanded. Under certain circumstances, these households are eligible to receive up to RM3,000.
Overall Budget Allocation

The total government allocation for Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia and Department of Social Welfare assistance next year is RM10 billion. This comprehensive budget aims to support a significant portion of the Malaysian population through direct cash aid and social welfare programmes.

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