# Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP)

What Is It

The Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP) is a cash assistance program introduced by the Ministry of Education (MOE/KPM) to ease the financial burden of parents and guardians preparing for the school term. The scheme provides a one-off cash payment of RM150 per student.

Who Is Eligible

  • Primary and secondary school students enrolled in government schools, government-aided schools, and registered religious schools in Malaysia.
  • The applicant's monthly household income must meet the current threshold (historically B40, but extended to all household groups in recent budget expansions).

    • Required Documents

  • Student's Birth Certificate or MyKid copy.
  • Parent or Guardian's MyKad copy.
  • Latest monthly salary slip or income declaration form of parent/guardian.
  • School registration verification letter.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Automated School Audit: Schools compile the database of eligible students based on the Ministry of Education's APDM (Aplikasi Pangkalan Data Murid) database. 2. Submit Income Declaration: Parents submit the income declaration forms to the school during the enrollment process at the start of the school year. 3. Cash Payout Distribution: The school is allocated the funds and schedules a distribution day. 4. Collect Cash: Parents attend the school to sign the receipt and collect the RM150 cash payout, or the funds are credited directly to the student's registered bank account (if supported by the school).

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Cost: Free of charge.
  • Payout: RM150 per student.
  • Processing Time: Distributed at the beginning of the academic school year.

    • Where to Apply

  • Directly handled by the respective schools where the students are enrolled.
  • Information Portal: [Ministry of Education (KPM) website](https://www.moe.gov.my).

    • Important Notes

  • Parents must ensure their income declarations in the school database (APDM) are updated annually to remain eligible for welfare schemes.