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The Sun
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka sets RM1,279 PGK threshold for JKM aid applications
MELAKA: A Poverty Line Income (PGK) threshold of RM1,279 has been set as a key criterion for individuals applying for Social Welfare Department (JKM) assistance in Melaka. State Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Datuk Kalsom Nordin confirmed the figure during the State Legislative Assembly session. The rate, determined by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Ministry of Economy, is based on the Household Income, Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey conducted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 'The PGK for Melaka is set at RM1,279, while the federal rate is RM1,198 for the entire household, (based on data) released by the EPU in 2022,' Kalsom said in response to a query from Datuk Zaidi Attan (BN–Serkam). Four assistance schemes are available under the PGK framework: Child Assistance, Senior Citizen Assistance, General State Assistance, and Disabled Persons Assistance. Applicants exceeding the PGK threshold may still qualify for other schemes, including the Disabled Workers Allowance (income limit RM1,700), Chronic Patient and Disabled Persons Care Assistance (RM5,000 and below), Bantuan Anak Pelihara, and the Apprentice Training Allowance—both without income restrictions. Additional subsidies include the Autistic Children's Learning Fee Subsidy (per capita income RM4,000 and below) and Childcare Fee Subsidy (per capita income RM800 and below). As of June 2025, JKM has disbursed RM79.8 million to 29,247 recipients across various aid programmes. – Bernama
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Over 3.13 lakh households to be covered in ‘Ungaludan Stalin' Phase I
A total of 3,13,646 households will be covered under Phase I of 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme in Thanjavur district. Collector B. Priyanka Pankajam told the media here on Monday that the scheme would be implemented in four phases in the district. A total of 120 special camps under this scheme would be conducted in the first phase between July 15 and August 14 with 45 camps in urban localities and 75 in rural pockets. Petitions relating to the 43 services offered through 13 departments would be accepted in the urban camps, whereas petitions relating to 46 types of services offered through 15 departments could be lodged in rural pockets and issues/pleas would be solved/settled within 45 days from the date of the camp, the Collector added. Applications to receive the monetary benefit under the 'Kalaignar Mahalir Urimaithogai' scheme from the 'eligible' women, even if any other beneficiary of Senior Citizen Assistance scheme / Widow Assistance scheme or Differently Abled Person Assistance scheme exist in their respective families, would be accepted only in these camps wherein four counters would be allotted for this purpose at the camp sites, she added. Camps in Tiruvarur In Tiruvarur district, 185 special camps would be conducted between July and August under this scheme. Collector V. Mohanachandran said that while 54 special camps would be held in urban pockets, 131 camps would be held in rural areas wherein 43 services offered through 13 departments would be covered in the urban camps and 46 types of services offered through 15 departments would be covered in rural pockets. Medical camps would be conducted at the 'Ungaludan Stalin' Scheme special camp sites, the Collector added.
