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Did you know you are eligible for an annual voucher worth RM150 under the Skim Mesra initiative if you are a Selangor voter aged 60 and above or a person with disabilities?
According to the New Straits Times, new applications for Skim Mesra begin today, 17 September, with a special quota of 50,000.
State Women, Family, and Welfare Committee chairperson Anfaal Saari said the scheme provides an annual financial incentive of RM150 from the state government as a token of appreciation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (OKU) during their birth month.
As of today, there are a total of 374,094 Skim Mesra receipients, comprising 344,625 senior citizens and 29,469 OKU members.
The vouchers can be used at designated supermarkets and must be used within three months of redemption.
They can be redeemed at DUN service centres by presenting your MyKad for verification. Distribution will begin in 2027.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to register for the Skim Mesra initiative:
1. Visit the Skim Mesra website
Visit the registration page here. On this page, you can find more information about the eligibility criteria.
Click 'Semak Sekarang' to check your eligibility before registration.
2. Key in your MyKad number
The page will mention whether you are eligible for the scheme. If you are eligible, click 'Teruskan ke Langkah Seterusnya'.
3. Verify your voting constituency and upload the required proof
Here, you will be asked to visit the MySPR Semak webpage here to check your electoral constituency, as the Skim Mesra initiative is open to Selangor voters.
Enter your MyKad number and CAPTCHA code on MySPR Semak. Then, take a screenshot of the page showing your Selangor electoral constituency as proof of your voter status.
Go back to the Skim Mesra registration page and upload the screenshot where you left off. Click 'Teruskan' to proceed to the next step.
4. Read through the page and agree to the privacy terms
Tick the box at bottom of the page and select 'Setuju & Teruskan'.
5. Fill out the form and upload photos of your MyKad and a portrait photo of yourself holding your MyKad
Follow the MyKad verification requirements by uploading photos of the front and back of your identification card, along with a photo of yourself holding it.
Upload the photos and click 'Seterusnya'.
6. Fill out another form with the details of your heir
Do the same by uploading photos of the heir's MyKad.
Click 'Seterusnya'.
7. Complete a survey form
To help improve Skim Mesra's services, complete the survey form and indicate whether you are satisfied with the service.
8. Verify the accuracy of your details in the summary page
Also, check whether the photos you uploaded are clear. Once everything is in order, click 'Simpan Permohonan'.
9. Voilà! You have completed the application. Key in your MyKad number again on the portal to check your application status.
The page will indicate that your application is 'dalam proceses' if it is being reviewed.
