Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is tabling Budget 2023 in the Dewan Rakyat.
The budget will be the last for the 14th Parliament, and is widely expected to be filled with goodies ahead of the next general election, the timing of which remains a suspense.
Families with a household income of less than RM2,500 are qualified for cash handouts. The amount depends on the size of the family.
More than five children: RM2,500
Between 1 and 4 children: RM1,000 to RM2,000
Senior citizens who are single: Either RM350 or RM600
Those who are on the e-Kasih list will receive RM40 subsidy for electricity.
