In yet another trending scam post, Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has publicly dismissed a social media message claiming that the government is offering a one-off RM500 Ramadan financial aid to citizens. The clarification came after a widely shared image and link circulated online that appeared to show the Prime Minister attached to the offer, suggesting recipients could check their eligibility through a website.
Government Warns Against Clicking Suspicious Links
MOF’s warning stressed that the misleading posts may be part of online scams designed to harvest personal information from unsuspecting users. The ministry urged Malaysians to be cautious and to avoid clicking on unknown links or sharing private data with unauthorised sources. It reminded the public that genuine government announcements are only distributed through official channels such as the ministry’s verified website and social media accounts.
In addition to the ministry’s statement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared the finance ministry’s post on his own social media to underline the message and counter the spread of the false claim. Authorities stressed that checking the legitimacy of information before sharing it can help reduce confusion and protect people from falling victim to scams during the Ramadan period.
Public Encouraged to Verify Official Information
To help Malaysians stay informed with accurate updates about government policies and aid, the finance ministry encouraged everyone to visit official MOF platforms rather than relying on forwarded messages or unverified posts online. This guidance extends to all programmes and assistance schemes that may appear online, especially during major holidays when financial aid rumours are common.
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