Early schooling aid: RM200 proposed (Budget 2027)
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.
- Check eligibility: Malaysian pupils in Year 1 to Form 5 (or equivalent) at government, government-aided, religious or KPM-registered private schools (not international schools), MRSM and others. In 2026, Form Six students received it too.
- Timing and payment method (cash or a credit to the pupil's account) depend on your child's school, so watch for its notices.
- RM200 per pupil for the 2027 school year proposed (Budget 2027), up from RM150. If approved, a family with four children in school could get RM800.
Checked 25 Oct 2026
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Questions
What is Early schooling aid: RM200 proposed (Budget 2027)?
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.
How do I get started with KPM – Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP)?
Follow the 3 steps on this page. Step 1: Check eligibility: Malaysian pupils in Year 1 to Form 5 (or equivalent) at government, government-aided, religious or KPM-registered private schools (not international schools), MRSM and others. In 2026, Form Six students received it too.
When was this information checked?
Checked on 25 Oct 2026 against the provider's official page.