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Form Six students to receive RM2,500 living allowance under Budget 2027
The Malaysian government has announced enhanced financial support for upper secondary students in Budget 2027, with Form Six learners set to receive a RM2,500 cost-of-living allowance. The allocation also includes increased school aid for younger pupils.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Form Six students will benefit from a new RM2,500 annual cost-of-living allowance beginning next year, as the government moves to ease financial pressures on upper secondary education, according to announcements made on Wednesday.
The allowance represents a targeted measure to support students in their final years of secondary schooling, addressing household expenses related to their studies. The initiative forms part of broader education financing adjustments outlined in Budget 2027.
In addition to the Form Six allocation, the government has increased school aid for younger pupils to RM200 per student, up from previous levels. This enhancement aims to ensure more comprehensive financial support across the secondary education spectrum and reduce barriers to school attendance.
The dual measures underscore the government's commitment to strengthening the accessibility and affordability of secondary education throughout the country. Officials have framed the allocations as part of ongoing efforts to narrow educational disparities and support household budgets amid rising living costs.
The allowances are expected to be administered through established education support mechanisms, with further details on distribution timelines and eligibility criteria to follow.