KUALA LUMPUR: Those who had their Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) application rejected can appeal for the aid from tomorrow at the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said many applications were not approved due to various reasons, which include incomplete details and records stating some were not qualified.
These applicants, said Muhyiddin, included those who had actually lost their jobs and source of income, and students who had received the aid under the Students Category.
"Therefore, their application to get the BPN aid under the singles category was rejected.
"Taking all this into consideration, the Finance Minister has agreed to extend the appeal period for the BPN to May 31.
"I cannot promise all appeals will be approved. Appeals that have fulfilled all conditions and are reasonable, InsyaAllah, will be approved," said Muhyiddin in his address to the nation today.
He added apart from sending e-mails, those who had their applications rejected can go to the LHDN counters to make their appeal from tomorrow.
For those residing in states that are observing the public holiday tomorrow, Muhyiddin said they could visit the LHDN on Tuesday.
He also said until yesterday, the government has approved 2.3 million BPN applications, which include new applications and appeals, involving RM1.7 billion.
With the said approval, the total number of BPN recipients stood at 10.6 million which involves RM11 billion.