State also committed to easing cost-of-living pressures, helping households move out of hardcore poverty

Direct price comparisons between states inappropriate since Selangor has higher living standards, income levels, says MB

Additional criterion an alternative measure to help ease the high living costs among urban residents, says Anfaal

Individual is currently receiving various assistance, support from state govt to help them exit category as soon as possible, says Amirudin

The new initiative provides flexible, targeted support for hardcore poor households, says exco

Strengthening families requires whole-of-nation approach to build resilient family units, prevent breakdowns, says Anfaal

Eligible households may apply for RM300 monthly assistance for essential expenses via SELangkah app

Initiative's formula to be improved by relaxing, revising conditions to benefit families in need, says Papparaidu

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Dec 22 — The Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) will continue next year with enhancements planned for June 2026.  State executive councillor for welfare Anfaal Saari said a study is ongoing, adding that recipients eligible under the latest phase, which...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 5 — New applications for the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) welfare initiative are now open for households with incomes below RM5,000. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said RM108 million has been...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 16 — Meru state assemblyman Mariam Abdul Rashid has proposed the state government expand the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) initiative to benefit more citizens. “The state administration has taken an inclusive approach previously by...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 16 — The state government has set 16 essential items which can be purchased by Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) recipients to ensure they spend wisely. The items include rice, meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, eggs, flour, noodles, rice...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The RM3,600 annual Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) aid to alleviate the people's burdens continues next year with a RM108 million allocation. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the RM300 monthly assistance paid out via...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 — More than 30,000 women in Selangor, both working and non-working, have benefitted from several support assistance programmes introduced by the state government. State executive councillor for women's development Anfaal Saari said they are covered under...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — In a progressive move, the Selangor government is formulating policies that will acknowledge the invaluable contribution of housewives, househusbands, and unpaid caregivers to the nation’s economy, said Anfaal Saari. The state executive councillor for...

SHAH ALAM, July 20 — The monthly RM 300 aid provided by the Selangor government under the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) initiative may seem small to some, but for a cleaning worker here, it is of great assistance.

SHAH ALAM, July 19 — The Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) provides RM3,600 a year for the benefit of 30,000 state residents, by alleviating their burden in purchasing basic necessities.

SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The state government under Pakatan Harapan spent up to RM2.37 billion last year on public welfare programmes, said Selangor Harapan chairman Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Diana Abd Wahab PETALING JAYA, March 28 — Vending machines are being used to promote programmes introduced by the state government to the residents in Bandar Utama by providing food assistance to the underprivileged (B40) group. Its state assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the machine...

Oleh Azian Aziz SHAH ALAM, March 23 — The Bukit Gasing state constituency's community service centre is inviting low-income families to apply for Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) aid. Bukit Gasing's political secretary M. Kusaaliny said at the present, only 170 families are...