KUALA LUMPUR: Those eligible for the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) 2.0 today expressed their relief knowing that the government would be providing another round of monetary aid to ease their financial burden.

Freelance writer Halimatul Saadiaah Abd Hamid, 36, said the money would be used for her sons' education.

The mother of two said she did not apply for the first round of BPN as she still had a full-time job.

"The last time, I just missed the deadline and then the company I worked for decided to close the department I was attached to. 

"But I managed to apply for the RM50 e-wallet, which was easy to apply and widely advertised at most mobile applications that I was using.

"This time around, I will make sure to apply for it (BPN 2.0) as I can use the money for my sons' education," she told the New Straits Times.

Halimatul, who is categorised as M40 BPN 2.0 recipient, is set to benefit RM600.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin yassin said the BPN 2.0 payment would be carried out in two instalments, the first at the end of October 2020 and the second, in January 2021.

For the B40 households, the first instalment in October 2020 will be RM700 while the second payable in January 2021 will be the balance of RM300.

He said no application would be required as the Government would channel the BPN 2.0 to 10.6 million recipients who had been approved under BPN previously.

"For those who are eligible but have not received BPN, the government will allow for appeals and new

applications. I hope this additional assistance will be able to provide some relief and help those concerned with their daily expenses," Muhyiddin.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/09/626701/appreciation-governments-bpn-20