The Penang state government's 2027 budget tabled today provides for a one-off contribution to eligible newly-married couples next year. (Envato Elements pic)PETALING JAYA: Eligible newly married couples in Penang will receive a one-off contribution of RM500 from the state government next year. The aid is part of financial measures announced by the state government in its 2027 budget tabled today.
A one-off incentive of RM600 will be paid to eligible e-hailing drivers next year, said chief minister Chow Kon Yeow, with RM1.2 million allocated to continue incentive assistance for taxi drivers and school bus operators, Bernama reported.
He said state civil servants will get one month's salary as special financial aid to be paid in December, while staff and teachers of religious and Chinese private schools will receive a one-off payment of RM300.
