Below are the types of funeral management assistance or khairat kematian provided by government agencies and several related institutions in Malaysia:
Funeral Assistance (BMJ) Public Service Department (JPA)
Assistance of RM3000 and must be applied for within 12 months after death
Eligibility: Retirees/civil servants only
Funeral Assistance (BMJ) Department of Veterans Affairs (JHEV)
Assistance of RM3000 to pensioned and non-pensioned veterans' heirs
Eligibility: Veterans/retired veterans only
Funeral Management Benefits (SOCSO)
Payment: Maximum RM3000
Requirements:
- Special benefit for SOCSO contributors
- Given to next of kin or individual/body who pays for funeral costs
- Proof of expenses such as receipts are required if the applicant is not the legal heir
Death Benefit (EPF)
Aid provided by the EPF to the next of kin of the member at the EPF's discretion. The EPF reserves the right to consider the final decision regarding Death Benefit.
Payment: RM2500 once only
Requirements:
- Member has EPF savings
- Member dies before 60 years of age
- Application within 6 months after death
MySalam - Death Charity Scheme (SKK)
Exclusively for recipients of the Rahmah Cash Donation (STR
Payment: RM1000
ASNB Death Khairat
The ASNB death khairat is subject to the deceased’s unit holdings on the date of death:
- Below 1,000 units: RM200
- Above 1,000 units: RM500
Funeral Benefit – Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) PERKESO
A one-off Funeral Benefit paid to eligible dependents if the insured housewife passes away before reaching the age of 55.
Payment: RM 3000
In addition to the funeral management assistance listed above, there are also funeral benefits subject to the conditions and provisions provided by:
- Cooperatives / associations
- State zakat boards / centers
- Financial institutions
