QuickCheck: Is a charitable NGO giving out Prihatin cash aid?


A MESSAGE has gone viral on social media claiming that there is a Prihatin Kasih cash assistance from non-governmental organisation MyKasih Foundation.

Is this true?

Verdict:

FALSE

According to a statement from the Social Welfare Department, the infographic being spread on social media claiming the charitable organisation is giving out Prihatin Kasih assistance is false.

The public is advised to get accurate information about any government assistance on the Social Welfare Department's official portal at www.jkm.gov.my.

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