EFS: A RM1,000 Head Start for Every Sarawak Child
⚠️ Expecting or welcoming a baby in 2026? Sarawakians, this is important!
The Sarawak State Government has prepared a special “life head start” for every Sarawak child —
Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS).
Eligible newborns will receive RM1,000 in trust savings, helping to build a foundation for future education, career, or small business ventures.
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What is Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS)?
Launched in 2019, EFS is a long-term welfare initiative by the Sarawak Government:
• For every eligible Sarawak child
• One-off RM1,000 contribution
• Saved under a trust fund
• Open to all — regardless of race, religion, or family income
🎯 Purpose of EFS
To support Sarawak children in the future for:
• Higher education
• Starting a career
• Small business capital
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EFS Eligibility Criteria (Key Points)
📌 Basic Requirements
1️⃣ Malaysian citizen
2️⃣ Child may be born in Sarawak or outside Sarawak
3️⃣ One or both parents must hold a MyKad with “K” status (Sarawak)
4️⃣ Application must be made at birth registration or within 1 year after birth
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Application Categories
👶 Category 1: Biological Child
• Child is a Malaysian citizen
• Birthplace: inside or outside Sarawak
• One or both parents hold MyKad “K” status
• Application within 1 year after birth
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👨👩👧 Category 2: Adopted Child
• One or both adoptive parents hold MyKad “K” status (Sarawak)
• Child may be born in or outside Sarawak
• Application within 1 year after birth
• Valid adoption certificate is required
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🌍 Overseas Birth Applications
• The child must first obtain a MyKad number
• Only then can the online EFS application be submitted
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💰 What Can the RM1,000 Be Used For?
While the amount may seem modest, it represents:
• A government-funded head start
• A long-term plan for the child’s future
• A basic financial foundation for Sarawak children
👉 Possible future uses include:
• Higher education
• Early career needs
• Small business start-up capital
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📝 How to Apply (Important Dates)
🔔 Key Date
• Online applications begin: 1 January 2026
⏳ Current Method (Before Online System Is Live)
• Apply through National Registration Department (JPN / NRD Sarawak)
• Manual submission
• Or send complete documents to JPN Sarawak Headquarters
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📂 Required Documents
• MyKad of parents / adoptive parents
• Child’s birth certificate
• Supporting documents (e.g. adoption certificate, if applicable)
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ℹ️ Additional Information
• All applications are subject to verification and approval
• Processing time depends on document completeness and data verification
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📞 Official EFS Contact
For enquiries:
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Office hotline: 082-374700
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✨ In Short
EFS is not just RM1,000 —
it is a future opportunity prepared by the Sarawak Government for every child.
If you or someone you know is welcoming a baby in 2026,
remember —
👉 Don’t miss this benefit. Apply for it.
Share this with your family and friends!
