Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has expanded the disbursement of the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) to all banks, ensuring more efficient and secure management of the funds. Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the one-off BAP payment of RM150 will be credited directly into the accounts of parents, guardians, or students.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the expansion from involving only one or two banks to all banks highlights the government's commitment to ensuring that all students benefit equally. Fadhlina made these remarks at a press conference following the 2025 BAP presentation ceremony at the Federal Territory Education Department. Also present at the event were Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Minister of Communications and Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil, and Wangsa Maju MP Ir. Ts. Zahir Hassan.

Fadhlina further advised schools managing the BAP in cash to strictly follow Treasury Instructions to ensure a smooth distribution process. She emphasized that for amounts exceeding RM10,000, schools must comply with Treasury Instructions, including having security personnel and being accompanied by police officers at the bank.

As of January 10, the MOE has disbursed RM723,165,300 to 4,821,102 Year One to Form Four students in the 2024/2025 school session. Additionally, Fadhlina announced that the BAP distribution for Year One students in the 2025/2026 school session and existing Form Six students in the 2024/2025 session will commence on February 16. Meanwhile, new Form Six students for the 2025/2026 school session will receive their BAP starting July 1.