Year-end school shopping adds up fast: uniforms, shoes, bags, workbooks, PTA fees. With three or four children, the budget goes quickly.
This guide collects what MOE and the Ministry of Finance have confirmed, and what has not been announced yet. We don't guess dates or amounts. Anything not yet official is marked clearly and linked to its source.
According to MOE, BAP is one-off cash aid at the start of the year to help parents or guardians with school costs.
In the Budget 2027 speech on Friday, 9 October 2026, the government announced BAP would rise from RM150 to RM200 per pupil for the 2027 session, for 5.3 million pupils at a cost of RM1 billion.
| Item | 2026 session (official) | 2027 session (proposed, Budget 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Per pupil | RM150 | RM200 |
| Pupils | Over 5.2 million (JPN Sarawak, Dec 2025) | 5.3 million (Budget 2027 speech) |
| Allocation | No official figure we checked | RM1 billion |
| How paid | Cash at school (JPN Sarawak) | Paid at school (Budget 2027 speech) |
| Status | Official on MOE's site | Budget 2027 proposal |
Simple multiplication, not an official figure. The Budget 2027 speech itself mentions RM800 for four children.
MOE: Malaysian pupils in Year 1 to Form 5 or equivalent, at these school types.
| School type | Eligible? |
|---|---|
| Government schools (SK) | Yes |
| Government-aided schools (SBK) | Yes |
| Religious schools | Yes |
| Private schools registered with MOE | Yes |
| International and expatriate schools | No |
| Kolej PERMATA | Yes |
| Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih | Yes |
| Sekolah Integriti and Sekolah Henry Gurney | Yes |
| MRSM | Yes |
| Royal Military College | Yes |
| Form Six (Form Six centres) | Yes in 2026. For 2027, wait for MOE |
Budget 2027 also proposes a RM2,500 living allowance for Form Six students. That is separate from BAP.
Honest answer: it depends on the school. MOE only says the money goes to schools and schools pay pupils. No parent portal or form is described. Some schools ask parents to attend and sign; some ask for copies of documents. The instructions come from your child's school.
As of 25 October 2026, MOE has not announced the 2027 payment date. What is official:
So timing and payment method depend on your child's school: some hand over cash, some credit the pupil's account. Don't trust posts with exact dates and no MOE link.
1. Check each child is eligible. Your child must be a Malaysian citizen at a school on MOE's list. For a private school, ask whether it is registered with MOE.
2. Finish school registration. If your child starts Year 1 or changes school in 2027, make sure they are on the new school's records.
3. Update your phone number with the school. BAP notices usually come by letter, the class WhatsApp group or the school app.
4. Watch for school notices ahead of the 2027 session (starts 4 January 2027). Timing and payment method depend on your child's school, so read the date, time and who must attend.
5. Attend and bring what the school asks for. If you can't attend, ask whether someone else may go for you.
6. Check you received it. If the school credits the pupil's account, ask the class teacher how the balance can be used. Keep any receipt.
7. Not received? Ask the school first. If that doesn't solve it, contact MOE on 03-8000 8000 or [email protected], as listed on MOE's site.
Everything below is aid, not a loan. Each has a DuitMap card under Related DuitMap cards.
| Aid | Who | Amount | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOE allowance for pupils with disabilities (EMBPK) | Pupils with a JKM OKU card at government or government-aided schools | RM150 a month; RM200 proposed (Budget 2027) | Give the school a copy of the OKU card; the school credits the pupil's account |
| Zakat MAINPP: 2027 school-start scheme | Penang families with at least 2 children in school, income limit RM1,800 to RM3,000 by number of children | Not stated | Form at the counter; open 8 July to 7 August 2026 (closed) |
| MAIDAM school aid | Muslim asnaf (poor and needy) with children in primary or secondary school | Not stated | Apply online on the MAIDAM education foundation portal |
| Other states' zakat | Asnaf, by each state's rules | Varies by state | Apply to the state religious council or zakat board |
| STR and SARA Bulanan | STR 2027 recipients (households, elderly without a spouse, singles) | SARA of up to RM150 a month proposed (Budget 2027): RM150 for households earning under RM2,500, RM100 for households earning RM2,501 to RM5,000, RM50 for elderly without a spouse and singles. Poor and hardcore poor eKasih households up to RM250 a month | SARA is credited to MyKad for basic goods, not cash; you must be approved for STR first. Non-STR recipients aged 18 and above get SARA MADANI of RM100 twice (before Aidilfitri and ahead of National Day) |
Budget 2027 also allocates RM870 million for the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) for over 800,000 pupils. RMT is run by schools.
KPM – Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP): One-off cash aid for Malaysian schoolchildren: RM150 in 2026, RM200 proposed (Budget 2027). Timing and payment method depend on your child's school.
KPM – Elaun Murid Berkeperluan Khas (EMBPK): RM150 a month (RM200 proposed, Budget 2027) for pupils with disabilities who hold a JKM OKU card, at government or government-aided schools.
Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR): Government cash aid for low and middle-income households. STR 2027 (Budget 2027 proposal, subject to approval): RM200 to RM1,600 a year for households, RM600 for seniors without a spouse. Applications are open all year.
SARA Bulanan (penerima STR): Monthly MyKad credit for STR 2026 recipients: RM50/RM100 a month, or RM100/RM200 for eKasih poor and extreme-poor households. For basic goods, not cash.
Bantuan Zakat – direktori negeri (MyGOV): Official list of each state zakat body with "Apply" links.
Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (Zakat MAINPP): Apply for Penang zakat aid from Zakat MAINPP.
Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Terengganu (MAIDAM): Apply for Terengganu zakat aid from MAIDAM.
Budget 2027 proposes raising BAP from RM150 to RM200 per pupil for the 2027 session. RM200 is still a proposal; the current official rate on MOE's site is RM150 per pupil.
As of 25 October 2026, MOE has not announced the 2027 payment date. The Budget 2027 speech says the aid is paid at school. Timing and payment method depend on your child's school. The 2027 session starts 4 January 2027, so watch for school notices.
MOE's official page doesn't describe any parent application. The money goes to schools and schools pay pupils. If the school asks for documents or attendance, follow its instructions. Never give bank details or an OTP through a "register for BAP" link.
Yes, if the private school is registered with MOE. International and expatriate schools are excluded. Pupils must be Malaysian citizens.
In 2026, yes: 96,013 Form Six students received or will receive RM150, paid by Form Six centres from 28 June to 27 July 2026. MOE hasn't announced 2027 details yet, so check with the Form Six centre.
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General information only, not financial, legal or investment advice. DuitMap is not affiliated with or endorsed by MOE, the Ministry of Finance or any agency or religious council named. 2027 figures marked "proposed" are still subject to approval. Confirm with your child's school or the official page. Disclaimer