WITH the cost of living rising and rising, news of any and all aid is welcome - especially if it appears to come from the government and is aimed at helping vulnerable groups in our society.
Recently, a post claiming that a Welfare Department programme will be offering RM500 monthly to senior citizens went viral on social media. Is there any truth to this claim?
Verdict:
FALSE
According to the Welfare Department, the post is fake.
"The public is advised to get verified information from the official Welfare Department website at www.jkm.gov.my only," said the department.
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