Anwar: RM500 domestic flight aid for new students travelling between peninsula and Sabah, Sarawak

Officially announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Malaysian government is providing a one-time RM500 assistance for domestic flight ticket purchases for new students in public higher education institutions. This aid is specifically for students who must travel between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan for their studies.

The support is timed for the September and October intakes of the academic year. The announcement was made during the Malaysia Day 2026 celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching. Anwar's remarks highlighted this measure as part of the Federal Government's commitment to reducing the burden on its citizens. This assistance complements other recent announcements, including enhancements to the BUDI Madani Diesel initiative and the restructuring of special grant entitlements for Sarawak.

Earlier, Anwar had also announced an increase in Sarawak's interim special grant to RM1.5 billion for the year, up from the previous RM600 million allocation. The Federal Government continues to collaborate with the state governments of Sabah and Sarawak to establish a stable formula for determining the annual Special Grant rate.