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Nadma: Disaster victims can claim cash aid up to four times a year

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/26 11:16 X
Nadma: Disaster victims can claim cash aid up to four times a year
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JERTIH, July 26 — Malaysians affected by disasters are eligible to receive the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) up to four times a year, subject to the claim conditions set by the...

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Nadma Community and Social Development Section director Jefny Muhammad said the assistance is provided to ease the burden of victims affected by disasters such as floods, landslides, fires, tidal waves and other calamities.

He said each eligible head of household is entitled to RM1,000 for each claim, allowing recipients to receive up to RM4,000 a year if they are affected by disasters on four separate occasions.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Jul 26, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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