Form Six students to receive RM2,500 living allowance from 2027
FORM Six students will receive a total living allowance of RM2,500 each from next year under Budget 2027, with payments to be disbursed in stages over their three-semester studies. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the allowance would be distrib...
NIBONG TEBAL, Oct 25 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek announced that Form Six students will receive a living allowance of RM2,500 from the first semester next year. The allowance, part of Budget 2027, will be distributed after the registration process for all Form Six students is completed. Fadhlina stated that the assistance will be disbursed in stages over the three semesters of study, with approximately RM800 allocated for each semester.
This initiative reflects the government's commitment to supporting Form Six students, specifically in their studies, while also aiming to enhance the quality of Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim introduced the RM2,500 living allowance during Budget 2027's presentation on October 9.
The allocation is equivalent to the allowance given to matriculation students and is anticipated to benefit around 90,000 Form Six students across the country. The provision of this allowance was one of 12 resolutions discussed at the Madani Pre-University Congress in Klang, Selangor, in August.
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