QuickCheck: Is the Social Welfare Dept giving out RM500 to senior citizens?


A VIRAL post is making its rounds on social media claiming that the Social Welfare Department (SWD) is asking senior citizens to give their personal details so that they can secure a special RM500 in monthly aid.

Is what is stated in the post true?

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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