Selangor Journal

BAP aid: Education Ministry to probe parent’s claim of being shortchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Education Ministry (MoE) will investigate a parent’s claim that one of her three children received a lesser amount when the early schooling assistance (BAP) of RM150 for the 2022/2023 school session was distributed recently.

MoE, in a statement, said it has taken note of a viral video on social media involving the allegation of a mother of three who claimed to have received different amounts of the aid.

“The MoE will investigate the matter with the relevant parties and get the full details so that firm action can be taken if there is truth to the allegation,” the statement read.

The ministry also requested the cooperation of students, parents or guardians to lodge official complaints through its Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA) or to call 03-8884 6456.

All details of the complainant will be kept confidential, the statement read further.

— Bernama

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