Perkeso will provide RM3,000 in immediate assistance to 16 families of Malaysians affected by the August floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.
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Malaysia's Social Security Organisation will provide RM3,000 in immediate financial aid to 16 families of Malaysians affected by floods and landslides in Nepal. Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan announced the distribution as part of government efforts to support bereaved families.
- Perkeso will distribute RM3,000 to each of 16 affected families.
- Minister R. Ramanan stated the aid helps ease financial burdens on grieving relatives.
- Records of 54 victims were reviewed, with 28 meeting eligibility requirements for benefits.
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AMPANG: The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) will provide RM3,000 in immediate financial assistance to the families of 16 Malaysians affected by the floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border on Aug 26.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the assistance was part of the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on families who had lost loved ones or were still awaiting confirmation of their relatives’ fate.
He said Perkeso had reviewed the records of 54 victims, of whom 28 were found to have met the contribution eligibility requirements for benefits to be extended to their eligible next of kin.
“Today, I will hand over Perkeso benefits to 16 affected families. Each family will receive RM3,000 in immediate financial assistance.
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