PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The nearly RM3.3 billion allocation for the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) under Budget 2027 reflects the government's commitment to easing the burden on those in need, according to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM).
General : RM3.3 Bln For JKM Is Social Investment, Not Merely Aid - KPWKM
Budget 2027, KPWKM, allocation, reaction, OKU, el
BE Bernama 
Key takeaways
The RM3.3 billion for JKM is seen as social investment, not just aid, to support vulnerable groups in Malaysia.
- KPWKM states the allocation reflects commitment to social development and welfare.
- RM1.3 billion is for elderly assistance, including new care centres and tax reduction.
- RM1.5 billion supports persons with disabilities with increased aid and expanded access.
Summarised automatically by AI from the original article by Bernama. AI can make mistakes, so check the original for details.
Read the full story on Bernama That's the opening of the story. The full piece is published by Bernama.
Continue reading ↗ Story details
- Published
- Section
- news
- Format
- Article
- Original
- bernama.com ↗
Related reporting
2 stories on this topic from 2 sources, oldest first.
- Bernama General : RM3.3 Bln For JKM Is Social Investment, Not Merely Aid - KPWKM (this story)