Penang mulls review of i-Sejahtera welfare aid due to rising costs

Penang mulls review of i-Sejahtera welfare aid due to rising costs

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is considering a review of its social welfare aid programmes, especially the i-Sejahtera initiative, due to rising costs and the need to better target recipients. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that due to the challenges facing the state's finances, the Penang government is reviewing the allocation of i-Sejahtera aid. He pointed out that the state government is still discussing the matter and studying various mechanisms to determine the future direction of development. The Chief Minister said this when asked by reporters about the progress of the allocation of i-Sejahtera aid after presiding ove…