90,000 Form Six students to benefit from RM2,500 allowance from next year

NIBONG TEBAL: Form Six students will receive a total RM2,500 living allowance from next year, with payments disbursed in stages over three semesters.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the assistance would be channelled during the first semester after student registration was completed.

She said the allowance was part of the 2027 Budget, with each eligible student receiving the total amount throughout their three-semester pre-university programme.

"Once registration for all Form Six students is completed, we will provide the assistance during their first semester.