Selangor: The Selangor state government has announced a special quota of 50,000 new applications for Skim Mesra, with applications officially opening on Thursday (Sept 17). Selangor Women's Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said the scheme, administered through Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS), provides an annual financial incentive of RM150 from the state government. She said the initiative was introduced as a token of appreciation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PwD) during their birthday month.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, for the senior citizen category, applicants must be Malaysian citizens aged 60 and above and registered voters residing in the state. Anfaal said PwD applicants must be Malaysian citizens with a valid PwD card issued by the Social Welfare Department (JKM), with no age restriction. For the voting and residency requirements, applicants must be at least 19 years old, registered voters, and residing in Selangor. For applicants aged 18 and below, their parents must meet the registration requirements.

She said the benefits will be distributed in 2027, adding that the state government is committed to advancing its welfare agenda to build an inclusive community and ensure that no one is left behind. 'Eligible applicants can register online through the official Skim Mesra YAWAS portal at mesra.yawas.com.my,' she said. For more information or assistance with registration, applicants can contact the YAWAS hotline at 03-5481 8800 or email pertanyaan.yawasagmail.com.