AID, WELFARE AND ASSISTANCE
eKasih is Malaysia’s National Poverty Database System, developed by the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), Prime Minister’s Department (ICU JPM) to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of poverty-related programs across the country. Main Functions of eKasih National Poverty Database Stores information on low-income individuals and households, including those classified as poor and extremely poor Reference for Aid Distribution Agencies Used by various ministries and government agencies to identify and channel assistance to eligible recipients What is a Head of Household (KIR)? A Head of Household (Ketua Isi Rumah - KIR) is an individual within a household who is responsible for the other household members residing at the same address. Who is Eligible? Applicants must: Have a household income below the current Poverty Line Income (PLI) threshold Be a Malaysian citizen serving as the Head of Household (KIR) If you or your family meet the eligibility requirements, you may register through either of the following methods: Visit the ICU JPM State Office or the District Office for registration. OR Register through: Local Community Leaders Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) Residents’ Representative Council (MPP) Registration Status Check You can check the status of your eKasih registration approval online: What kind of aid can be received and when do I receive the aid? The type of aid provided and the duration of support depend on the decision of the respective aid-distributing agency, based on its own eligibility requirements and assistance criteria. eKasih data is used by aid agencies to identify genuinely eligible recipients based on: Updated household profiles Current Poverty Line Income (PLI) threshold
NACCOL or the National Cost of Living Action Council was established under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) as the main national platform to coordinate policies, initiatives and integrated actions in addressing the issue of the cost of living for the people. Main responsibilities of NACCOL: Develop policies, strategies, and action plans to address rising cost of living issues Identify comprehensive issues, problems, and challenges related to the increasing cost of living faced by the people Coordinate the implementation of policies and programs from various ministries and agencies to address the rising cost of living Monitor and ensure the effective implementation of each cluster’s efforts in addressing the cost of living issues Read more
The Ihsan MADANI Portal is a one-stop digital platform developed to provide information related to social welfare assistance concerning the cost of living, under the National Cost of Living Action Council (NACCOL). This portal contains initiatives and assistance across various ministries, state governments, departments and agencies. Among the main functions of the portal: Help search by user profile Users can check initial eligibility for certain assistance based on basic personal information. You can check various forms of assistance and initiatives according to your profile on the MADANI Ihsan Portal. Search for help by category Assistance can be searched by categories such as income, food, health, education, housing, transportation and utilities. Information related to initiatives/assistance Summary of the initiative introduction, target group, conditions, aid rate, implementing agency and direct link to the application:
There are two methods to apply for Social Welfare Department (JKM) assistance: Manual application Application for financial assistance at District/ Colonial/ Divisional/ Branch Social Welfare Offices nationwide Online Application Each application registered will be means-tested to confirm eligibility for assistance. Applicants are requested to bring supporting documents when attending the District/Colonial/Division/Branch Social Welfare Office.: Copy of the applicant's identity card Copy of the identity card of the husband/wife/mother/father/child living together Copy of birth certificates of children/family members living together Copy of salary statement (if any) and other relevant documents