He said this is to ensure that those eligible for the assistance but whose particulars are not in the government database could submit their applications.

Current recipients can also use the opportunity to update their personal particulars in the database.

“The BKM in 2022 will benefit more than 9.6 million recipients with an allocation of RM8.2 billion. This is an increase from the 8.6 million recipients and RM7 billion allocation under the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) last year,” he said in a statement.

He said the data of BPR and Special Covid-19 Aid (BKC) 2021 recipients, as well as the Geran Khas Prihatin recipients whose applications for BPR had been rejected, would be automatically brought into the BKM system for a cross-check according to the prescribed conditions.

In addition, data from other government agencies such as e-Kasih, social welfare department assistance, as well as residents of public housing or people’s housing projects under the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the housing and local government ministry, would also be brought into the BKM system.

For more information, applicants can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) uploaded on the BKM official portal at https://bkm.hasil.gov.my.