s 17 Nature of benefits to Pioneers and Merdeka Generation Seniors
17.—(1) To avoid doubt, no Pioneer and no Merdeka Generation Senior has an absolute right to any financial assistance in section 16(1), even for a period before he or she is determined to be a Pioneer under section 13 or 14 or a Merdeka Generation Senior under section 13, 14 or 14A.[16/2019] (2) Any financial assistance under section 16(1) granted to a Pioneer or Merdeka Generation Senior —(a) is not assignable or transferable, except for the purpose of satisfying a debt due from the Pioneer or Merdeka Generation Senior (as the case may be) to the Government; and (b) is not liable to be attached, sequestered or levied upon for or in respect of any debt or claim, except a debt due from the Pioneer or Merdeka Generation Senior (as the case may be) to the Government.[16/2019]