Fake news of RM500 aid for senior citizens being spread, says ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: There is fake news being spread about a RM500 special cash aid for senior citizens, says the Rapid Response Team of the Communications and Digital Ministry.

It said the Social Welfare Department had denied issuing any news regarding a so called "Bantuan Warga Emas RM500 Bagi Tahun 2023" that has gone viral on social media recently.

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