It is announced that the hospitalisation benefit related to COVID-19 Person Under Investigation (PUI) quarantine will be accepted for quarantines up to 31st October 2021 only. Such claims can be submitted under this benefit can still be made until 31st December 2021. Notwithstanding that, the hospitalisation benefit will still continue to be provided for those who are COVID-19 positive and hospitalised.

This measure is taken in line with the expected completion of the COVID-19 vaccination for Malaysia's adult population & the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 in Malaysia.

The Government is pleased to announce that the mySalam coverage will be extended to eligible recipients of Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia starting year 2022.

This will also include approved recipients in the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) database who remain eligible for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia incentive.