Ministry of Finance Denies RM100 SARA Aid Provision for National Day
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued an official statement denying the authenticity of a viral poster claiming that the government will provide RM100 in cash aid under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) in conjunction with the National Day celebration. The ministry emphasized that the information is false and was not issued by any legitimate government agency.
The poster, which has been widely circulated on social media, uses the ministry's logo to mislead the public. It claims that the aid is being given to citizens as part of an initiative for the independence month celebration. However, checks revealed that no such official announcement has been made by the relevant authorities.
The public is advised to remain vigilant against any unverified information or suspicious links shared on online platforms. The ministry is concerned that the spread of this false information is intended to steal users' personal data through fraudulent websites.
As a security measure, the public is advised to refer to the official government portal or the official social media channels of the Ministry of Finance for the latest information regarding government aid or initiatives. Never provide personal or banking information to unknown parties.
The public is also requested not to spread news that has not been verified to avoid confusion within the community. The ministry will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action to curb the spread of false information involving the names of government departments.