BMW Malaysia returns with yet another subsidised child car seat programme

BMW Group Malaysia is back with another round of subsidised child car seats for B40 income group families. The NEXTStep Subsidy Programme is once again now accepting names from families wishing to purchase a child car seat.

The NEXTStep Subsidy Programme by BMW Group Malaysian and Safe ‘n Sound was introduced as part of the BMW Safety 360 initiative. Back in 2019, the programme saw over 300 subsidised child car seats delivered to parents across Malaysia.

BMW Group Malaysia and Safe ‘n Sound will provide subsidies for the following child car seats for children below 36 kg. They will also shoulder the shipping cost for recipients outside the Klang Valley. 

The NEXTStep Subsidy Programme is applicable for families expecting a newborn or with a child weighing less than 36 kg. The family will also have to have a monthly household income below RM 3,500.

Parents wishing to apply for the programme can head to the Safe ‘n Sound website from now until 22-May-2022. Eligible parents will be notified via WhatsApp.

Families who live outside of the Klang valley will be notified of the delivery status, while parents within the Klang Valley will be notified of a date, time, and place to pick up their new child car seat.

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“For over eight years, the BMW Safety 360° initiative has focused on raising awareness and encouraging action amongst families for more responsible road and car safety practices in Malaysia,” said Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia. 

“Although we have placed a strong emphasis on child car seats in recent years with our many programmes and partnerships to advocate for the use of these seats, we recognise that the issue of low uptake must be tackled beyond verbal advocacy and partial subsidies, especially within communities that are in need in a time like this.

“With the NEXTStep Subsidy Programme, we aim to continue making child safety seats even more accessible to parents who can use a helping hand.”

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