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Form Six allowance to be paid over 3 semesters

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Form Six allowance to be paid over 3 semesters

Form Six students in Malaysia will receive a living allowance of RM2,500 starting next year, according to Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek. The assistance, part of the 2027 Budget, will be disbursed once registration for all Form Six students is finalized. Speaking at the launch of the Jelajah Negaraku: Aku Kasih Malaysia program, Fadhlina disclosed that the allowance will be spread across three semesters, amounting to approximately RM800 per semester.

The initiative underscores the government's dedication to supporting Form Six students and enhancing the quality of Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia. The financial support is comparable to that provided to matriculation students and is anticipated to benefit around 90,000 Form Six students across the country. The allowance was among several resolutions discussed at the Madani Pre-University Congress in Klang in August.

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