LEMON BLOG

As Malaysians anticipate the upcoming RM100 one-off cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiative, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued a firm warning to the public: do not fall for fake registration websites and scam messages. This timely alert comes as fraudulent links have begun making the rounds online, tricking people into providing personal details under the guise of claiming the aid.

In a time where misinformation spreads faster than ever, Malaysia's Ministry of Communications is stepping up its efforts to keep the internet a safer space. Through its enforcement arm, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), over 40,000 misleading and fraudulent content items were successfully removed from online platforms between January and 15 April 2025.