Being a working mother today comes with more than just balancing a career and family life. Many women are also helping to shoulder the household's financial responsibilities, all while managing the rising costs of childcare, nursery fees and daily expenses.
To help ease that burden, the Selangor State Government has announced an additional RM5 million allocation for its MamaKerja Programme under the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Phase 2.
The new allocation doubles the programme's funding from RM5 million to RM10 million, allowing twice as many working mothers to benefit from the initiative.
With the additional funding, another 5,000 working mothers will receive a one-off incentive of RM1,000 each, bringing the total number of recipients to 10,000 across Selangor.
Selangor Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the increase was made in response to the current economic climate and the growing cost of raising young children.
"Taking into account the current economic challenges that may affect the people's livelihood, the State Government has decided to increase the allocation by RM5 million.
"This will allow the RM10 million allocation to provide RM1,000 in assistance to every eligible working woman with children aged six years and below who require childcare at a nursery or daycare centre," he said.
What is the MamaKerja Programme?
MamaKerja is a Selangor State Government initiative designed to support women who choose to return to work after giving birth.
The programme helps reduce childcare expenses, making it easier for mothers to continue building their careers without being overwhelmed by the cost of childcare.
What are the important documents you need to upload ?
- Applicant's Identity Card
- Spouse's Identity Card
- MyKid or Child's Birth Certificate / Adoption Certificate
- Copy of the applicant's latest salary statement
- Copy of spouse's latest salary statement or confirmation of income if no salary statement is available
- Copy of applicant's bank statement
- Applicant's latest EPF statement or EA statement or EC statement
- Selangor voter verification documents
Who is eligible?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a working woman and have an employer
- Have a household income of RM8,000 or below per month.
- Have at least 3 children aged 12 years and below
- Meet any additional eligibility requirements announced by the Selangor State Government when applications open.
- Not a recipient of the ASUH PINTAR or BINGKAS or TUNAS incentive program
- Registered with LHDN or have EPF contributions
How to apply?
Applications will open in August and must be submitted through the SELANGKAH mobile applications.
The entire application process will be conducted online, making it easier and more convenient for eligible mothers to apply.
For many working mothers, the additional funding comes as welcome relief amid rising living costs. Beyond easing childcare expenses, the programme reflects the state's continued commitment to supporting women who are balancing work, family and the financial realities of raising young children.
Source: Bernama , mediaselangor.com , mamakerja.selangkah