Deputy Finance Minister Steven Sim has revealed that a specialised committee within his ministry is actively examining various strategies to ensure that those who genuinely qualify for government subsidies do not miss out.
He acknowledged the meticulous exploration of methods for precise subsidy distribution, which includes the potential use of applications such as MySejahtera, according to FMT.
The deputy minister also acknowledged the existence of concerns regarding subsidy misallocation and emphasised that addressing this issue is complex.
He noted that implementing targeted subsidies presents challenges because individuals who do not qualify may express dissatisfaction, including foreigners.
Steven proposed that the government consider using MySejahtera for targeted subsidies, highlighting that approximately 90% of the population is registered on the app.
MySejahtera had initially served as the primary tool for the Health Ministry in its management of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It was mandated for checking in at public places once pandemic-related restrictions were relaxed.
The app primarily facilitated contact tracing, self-quarantine monitoring, and vaccination appointment scheduling.
Currently, MySejahtera has expanded its functionalities to include additional features, such as enabling the public to schedule dental appointments at government health clinics.
