Penang: The Penang government has approved a Special Aidilfitri Financial Assistance (BKKA) equivalent to half a month's salary or a minimum of RM1,000 for state civil servants. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed this financial assistance initiative, highlighting its significance in supporting various educational and religious staff across the region.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, BKKA 2026, amounting to RM300, has been approved for supervisors, teachers, and staff involved in Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) classes, as well as teachers from Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat (SRAR) and Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat (SMAR). This initiative also extends to supervisors, teachers, and staff of government-aided religious schools (SABK), tahfiz and pondok institutions, Islamic kindergartens (TADIS), and Chinese independent schools in Penang.

The payments, which involve a total financial implication of RM8.49 million, are set to be credited no later than March 16. This initiative is expected to benefit 7,317 recipients. Chief Minister Chow emphasized that the assistance is a token of appreciation for the dedication and commitment shown by civil servants in supporting the state government's efforts to realize the Penang2030 Vision.