SHAH ALAM, May 16 — The Selangor government today launched the Bantuan Rahmah Insan Istimewa Selangor (BRAIS) 2026 programme to expand existing support for the welfare of persons with disabilities (OKU).
State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the initiative, under the Yayasan Insan Istimewa Selangor (YANIS), is a rebranding of the Selangor Special Needs Children Assistance (ANIS) aimed at delivering more comprehensive and high-impact development for OKU in the state.
She said BRAIS 2026 introduces several significant improvements, including a new category of assistance for disability-friendly home toilet facilities worth RM1,500, as well as RM1,200 in aid for medication, supplements and other special needs.
“The additions are intended to ensure that facilities and basic healthcare needs for OKU at home are better maintained and more comfortable.
“Additionally, the age limit for beneficiaries has been increased from 18 to 60 years, enabling adult OKU to access assistance for equipment, medical needs and therapy support,” she said at a press conference after the launch of BRAIS 2026 and the HajiKids 2.0 programme here today.
Anfaal said that in addition to the new categories, BRAIS 2026 will retain existing support, including assistance for therapy centre fees (RM1,200), special equipment (up to RM3,000) and special education school fees (RM120).
She added that the submission of supporting documents for applications under the initiative will be conducted entirely online to expedite the approval process and ease matters for parents and guardians.
Applications for BRAIS 2026 will open from June 1 at 8.30am until 5pm on June 22 via the official website at www.yanis.org.my/brais.
