PUTRAJAYA, Dec 22 — The Early Schooling Aid (BAP) will extended to Form 6 students starting from the 2025/2026 schooling session, with each receiving RM150, said Education...
Education Ministry extends RM150 early schooling aid to Form 6 students for 2025/2026 schooling session
She said this is expected to benefit over 100,000 students, with a financial implication of about RM15 million. “We hope our initiatives for these students can help them improve because Form 6 is extremely crucial, it is post-Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia and specifically at ensuring access to education for everyone,” she said in a statement today.
She said that extending the BAP to Form 6 students also reflected the Madani government’s concern towards easing the financial burden of parents and guardians as they prepare for their children’s schooling needs.
Fadhlina Sidek Education Ministry Form 6 Students
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