The government of Malaysia has introduced a Covid-19 special aid fund on 17th March last year, however many are still not aware of it.
According to the official website, the aid, known officially as COVID-19 NADMA Death Management Special Assistance; is a one-off assistance up to a maximum rate of RM 5,000 given to the next of kin of the deceased who passed related to COVID-19 virus infection (death due to COVID-19 or death with COVID-19).
As with any government application, there are a few guidelines you'd need to follow in order for your application to be approved. Here's what you need to know:
What Are The Requirements?
1. Only the COVID-19 related death confirmation issued by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) is applicable.
2. Only COVID-19 related deaths involving Malaysian citizens will be given this special aid through the application of the deceased's heirs.
3. Only one beneficiary is eligible to receive this special assistance. If there is more than one application from the heirs of the deceased, NADMA will only consider the first application.
How To Apply?
1. Fill in the application form and ensure the documents are complete. Incomplete applications and documents will be rejected.
• Application Form (Appendix A) certified by the hospital informing the death related to COVID-19
• Copy of Death Certificate
• Copy of the applicant's Identity Card (heir of the deceased)
• Copy of Bank Statement (which is still active) of the applicant (heir of the deceased)
2. Send a complete application via post / email / whatsapp to NADMA:-
Director General's official address:
National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA),
Prime Minister's Office,
Level 7, Block D5, Complex D
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62502 PUTRAJAYA
(e.g .: KWABBN Secretariat)
Official Email Address:
Official Whatsapp:
+60 11-1321 8056
What Will Be The Method Of Payment?
Payment will be made by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to eligible applicants within 30 working days from the date of receipt of complete application documents.
Attached below is the official statement:
For more info, go visit NADMA's official website here.
