Rumours can spread like wildfire, especially when they involve financial assistance.
Recently, a message about the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) 2025 RM200 has been making the rounds on WhatsApp, raising hopes and eyebrows alike.
However, is this message an offer of genuine help?
VERDICT:
FALSE
In a post on its official X account, the Finance Ministry said that the message about the RM200 Sara 2025 circulating on WhatsApp is false.
It added that the public is advised to be cautious and not be easily deceived by such fake messages on social media.
Kementerian Kewangan menegaskan bahawa mesej Bantuan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) 2025 RM200 yang tersebar melalui Whatsapp ADALAH PALSU!
Berhati-hati dan jangan mudah terpedaya dengan mesej palsu seumpama ini di media sosial. pic.twitter.com/b0dO3O5JT5
— Ministry of Finance (@MOFmalaysia) May 6, 2025