Addressing Cost of Living
Addressing Cost of Living
Kasih Ibu Darul Aman (KIDA)
Giving Back a Mother’s Love
KIDA was introduced in May 2019 to help single mothers and housewives in Kedah who have no fixed income to manage and accommodate their families’ expenses. This programme also offers medical assistance to help single mothers and housewives to receive medical aid and medicine.
Through this programme, they receive the following benefits:
Financial Assistance for Basic Necessities
KIDA recipients each receive a RM250 monthly allowance through a cashless card system to purchase essential items from among the following categories at over 80 convenience stores and 14 chain merchants:
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KIDA recipients are also eligible for healthcare treatment and services available at over 120 clinics in Kedah. These are valued at RM500 per year for each household.
Over 4,000 mothers have benefitted from KIDA. They enjoy continuous monthly supply of essential items, along with access to better quality food products and healthcare.
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