KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak will continue its RM1,200 Special Pocket Money assistance for students and the Graduan Pulang Sarawak (i-GPS) flight subsidy in 2027, which allows eligible students to claim up to RM300 per trip.
When tabling the Supply Bill (2027), 2026, or Sarawak Budget 2027, at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) today, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said RM50 million had been allocated for the Special Pocket Money assistance to help students cover essential living expenses such as food and daily necessities.
“In our effort to promote educational equity and support student well-being, we will continue providing Special Pocket Money assistance to Sarawakian students enrolled in Diploma and Degree programmes at recognised institutions of higher learning across Malaysia,” he said.
