A poster has been circulating on social media claiming that QR code transactions will incur a service charge starting Nov 1, 2026.
It appears to be from an official news portal and features the image of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Is the announcement real?
Verdict:
FALSE
The Finance Ministry has stepped forward to debunk the claim, clarifying that the viral poster is completely fake.
In an official statement on Sunday (Oct 18), the ministry stressed that there has been no official announcement regarding any service charges for QR code payments as alleged in the circulating poster.
The public is strongly advised not to believe or share unverified posters and to always verify information through the Finance Ministry’s official channels before spreading news that could cause unnecessary public confusion.
