Malaysia

Penang civil servants to receive half-month salary as special Aidilfitri assistance

Chow said the payments would be credited no later than March 16, involving a total financial implication of RM8.49 million and benefiting 7,317 recipients.

Updated 8 months ago · Published on 26 Feb 2026 4:53PM

Penang civil servants to receive half-month salary as special Aidilfitri assistance
The assistance serves as a token of appreciation for the dedication and commitment shown by civil servants - February 26, 2026

THE Penang government has approved a Special Aidilfitri Financial Assistance (BKKA) equivalent to half a month’s salary or a minimum of RM1,000 for state civil servants.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state had also approved BKKA 2026 amounting to RM300 for supervisors, teachers and staff of Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) classes, as well as teachers of Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat (SRAR) and Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat (SMAR).

“Also receiving this assistance are supervisors, teachers and staff of government-aided religious schools (SABK), tahfiz and pondok institutions, Islamic kindergartens (TADIS) and Chinese independent schools in Penang,” he said in a statement today.

Chow said the payments would be credited no later than March 16, involving a total financial implication of RM8.49 million and benefiting 7,317 recipients.

He added that the assistance serves as a token of appreciation for the dedication and commitment shown by civil servants in supporting the state government’s efforts to realise the Penang2030 Vision. – February 26, 2026

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