PM Announces RM2,500 Flood Aid for Selangor, Payments Expected From 10 Nov
Each eligible flood-affected resident in Selangor receives RM2,500 to replace damaged essentials; payments expected from 10 November 2026.
What happened1/5 RM2,500 per eligible resident announced 9 November in Kuala Lumpur
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a special additional cash aid of RM2,500 to every eligible flood-affected resident in Selangor, according to a PM's office statement carried by RTM on 9 November 2026.
The aid targets households that lost essential goods to the floods. PM Anwar made the announcement in Kuala Lumpur on 9 November. He had separately visited flood-affected residents in Kuala Selangor. Payments are expected to begin 10 November 2026, the day after the announcement.
The PM's office confirmed the amount and said payments are expected to begin on 10 November. The appointed implementing agency will publish the detailed eligibility criteria and the implementation method in the near future.
The real numbers2/5 What is confirmed so far
RM2,500cash aid per eligible resident10 Nov 2026expected first payment date9 Nov 2026PM announcement date, Kuala LumpurThe PM's office statement uses the word "penduduk" (resident), suggesting a per-person basis. The implementing agency has not yet published the exact definition of who qualifies or whether there is a cap per address.
The implementing agency will define who counts as "eligible" (residence proof, flood-affected verification) and how the money reaches recipients (bank transfer, cash collection or another channel).
How it affects your wallet3/5 What RM2,500 covers for a flooded household
The aid is meant to replace essential goods damaged or destroyed by floodwater. For a family in Kuala Selangor, that typically means appliances, furniture and documents lost to the water.
e.g. A household that lost a refrigerator (RM1,500), a washing machine (RM1,200) and a set of school documents would face a replacement bill of about RM2,700. The RM2,500 covers most of that cost, leaving a small gap for the family to fill.
e.g. If two adults in the same address are each eligible, the household receives RM5,000 total. The exact per-person definition comes from the implementing agency's criteria, which have not been published yet.
What to do, step by step4/5 What to do today if you were flood-affected in Selangor
- Register or confirm your flood-affected status with your local PBT (Majlis Perbandaran or Majlis Daerah) if you have not done so. In past flood-aid exercises, local PBT lists have been used as a starting point for identifying affected households. The implementing agency for this aid has not yet been named, so the exact verification process is still unknown.
- Prepare your MyKad, a utility bill or tenancy agreement showing your Selangor address, and photos of damaged goods. You will likely need these when the implementing agency opens verification.
- Have your bank account details (account number, bank name) ready. The payment channel (bank transfer, cash collection, or another method) will be announced by the implementing agency.
- Monitor the PM's office and Selangor state government official pages for the implementing agency's name and the eligibility criteria. Do not act on WhatsApp forwards or Facebook posts that claim to list the criteria before an agency confirms them.
- If you receive a call, SMS or link asking for your MyKad number, bank login or OTP to "claim" the RM2,500, treat it as a scam. Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997.
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What is confirmed so far ✓cash aid per eligible resident RM2,500 cash aid per eligible resident
Why it matters5/5 PM also ordered faster flood mitigation in high-risk zones
In the same 9 November statement, Anwar directed relevant agencies to accelerate flood mitigation projects in high-risk areas to reduce repeat flooding in Selangor.
This is a separate directive from the cash aid. The aid addresses immediate household losses; the mitigation projects target the infrastructure gap that causes the water to enter homes in the first place. The statement did not name specific projects or timelines for the mitigation work.
expected first payment date 10 Nov 2026 02/02What is confirmed so far expected first payment date
Questions people ask
Is the RM2,500 per person or per household?
The PM's office statement uses the word "penduduk" (resident), suggesting a per-person basis. However, the implementing agency has not yet published the exact definition. The full eligibility criteria are still pending.
Do I need to apply or will the money come automatically?
The PM's office said payments are expected to begin 10 November, but the application or verification method will come from the implementing agency. Register with your local PBT now so your name is on the flood-affected list. Do not share bank details on any link until the agency confirms the official channel.
What if I was not registered as flood-affected during the disaster?
Contact your local PBT (Majlis Perbandaran or Majlis Daerah) immediately. In past flood-aid exercises, local PBT lists have been used as a starting point for identifying affected households. Bring your MyKad and proof of address in the affected area. The exact verification process for this aid is still unknown.
Source: BERITA.RTMMalay Mail
