SEREMBAN, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has allocated RM1 million to KanserCare, an initiative that provides a one-time financial assistance of RM1,000 to cancer patients.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said any person born in Negeri Sembilan who is a cancer patient will be eligible to apply for the allocation starting next year.
"This assistance can be used to buy medication, food and beverages, or to cover transportation costs when seeking treatment.
"It is not only for the B40 group but for all cancer patients certified by a doctor as eligible to apply. This is a new initiative we are introducing as the number of cancer patients in the state is becoming increasingly worrying," he told reporters after the 15th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly sitting here today.
Aminuddin, the Sikamat assemblyman, said other incentives under the Welfare and Health Pillar will continue, with a total allocation of RM2.34 million.
He said these include RM500,000 for AV Fistula surgery assistance for underprivileged patients, the 'Sentuhan Prihatin' assistance for Persons with Disabilities (RM220,000), the Rumah Minda Ceria programme (RM120,000) and orthopaedic implant aid (RM500,000).
Earlier, Aminuddin tabled the Negeri Sembilan Budget 2026, amounting to RM640 million, which includes RM150 million for development expenditure, with a deficit of RM30 million.
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