PersonaCaretakers to Older Parents

A derivative pension (pencen terbitan) is a monthly pension payment provided by the government to eligible dependents of:

• Pension scheme retirees
• Public service officers under the pension scheme who pass away while in service
• Armed forces veterans (ATM) on pension

Who is eligible to receive a derivative pension?

1. Legitimate widow/ widower

 Receives pension for life (subject to certain conditions)

2. Children

• • Biological child
  • Adopted child
  • Illegitimate child
  • Disabled child

Eligibility conditions:

• Must be unmarried
• Up to 18 years old, or
• Up to 21 years old (until obtaining a first degree)
• For life if the child is permanently disabled (OKU) and unable to work (subject to committee approval)