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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Malaysian finance ministry warns against 'false' e-wallet subsidy scheme posts
"The following are the qualifying conditions for RM300 e-wallet subsidy for all groups that will be provided every month of 2025. Check now!" reads a Malay-language Facebook post on May 10. It includes a graphic with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's "Malaysia Madani" policy framework logo and text that repeats the false claim. The post includes a link to an external website masquerading as the website for Touch 'n Go, a Malaysian digital payment and e-wallet service, where users are asked to input their national identity card and phone numbers to "check eligibility" for the purported subsidy. Similar posts surfaced elsewhere on Facebook, but the Malaysian government is not disbursing aid through e-wallets in 2025. The Ministry of Finance rejected the claims in a statement on its official Facebook page on May 4, calling the posts "false" (archived link). "If you're not sure, don't click and avoid being a victim of fraud!" it said. Malaysia announced it would allocate 13 billion ringgit in its 2025 budget as cash aid to lower-income groups (archived link). It is split into two categories -- one for groceries that is credited directly to a recipient's identity cards and another cash aid scheme disbursed in four phases to the recipient's bank account (archived link). The finance ministry also urged the public to go through the official channel -- Inland Revenue Board -- to check their eligibility for the cash aid (archived link).
AFP
15 hours ago
- Business
- AFP
Malaysian finance ministry warns against 'false' e-wallet subsidy scheme posts
"The following are the qualifying conditions for RM300 e-wallet subsidy for all groups that will be provided every month of 2025. Check now!" reads a Malay-language Facebook post on May 10. It includes a graphic with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's "Malaysia Madani" policy framework logo and text that repeats the false claim. Image Screenshot of the false post, taken June 2 The post includes a link to an external website masquerading as the website for Touch 'n Go, a Malaysian digital payment and e-wallet service, where users are asked to input their national identity card and phone numbers to "check eligibility" for the purported subsidy. Similar posts surfaced elsewhere on Facebook, but the Malaysian government is not disbursing aid through e-wallets in 2025. y 4, calling the posts "false" (archived link). "If you're not sure, don't click and avoid being a victim of fraud!" it said. Image Screenshot of the finance ministry's Facebook post taken on May 29, 2025 Malaysia announced it would allocate 13 billion ringgit in its 2025 budget as cash aid to lower-income groups (archived link). It is split into two categories -- one for groceries that is credited directly to a recipient's identity cards and another disbursed in four phases to the recipient's bank account (archived link). The finance ministry also urged the public to go through the official channel -- Inland Revenue Board -- to check their eligibility for the cash aid (archived link).
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
NACSA, Kaspersky release Malay online safety book for kids
PETALING JAYA: In an effort to raise online safety awareness among children, the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), in collaboration with global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, today launched the Malay-language edition of the book Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race. NACSA chief executive Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said the translation marks a significant step in cultivating cybersecurity awareness from an early age, in line with efforts to educate a digital-native generation increasingly exposed to online risks. 'Statistics show that nearly 60 to 70 percent of children today spend more than three hours online daily. This increases their vulnerability to threats such as online grooming, which is becoming a growing concern in our country. 'For instance, in online games, children may unknowingly engage with individuals they believe to be peers, when in fact they may be impersonators with malicious intent seeking to obtain personal information such as location, passwords and more,' he said. Dr Megat Zuhairy was speaking at the launch of Midori Kuma dan Perlumbaan Yang Sangat Istimewa, the Malay-language version of the children's educational book, at the Petaling Jaya Community Library today. Also present at the event were Kaspersky's head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Asia Pacific, Heng Lee; Petaling Jaya City Council legal officer, Mohd Yusof Che Aziz; and Petaling Jaya Community Library senior assistant director II (Knowledge Resources) Zainal Abidin Rahim. Megat Zuhairy said the storytelling approach used in Midori Kuma helps convey cybersecurity messages in a way that is accessible and effective not only for children but also for parents, teachers and the wider community. Meanwhile, Heng Lee said the book is more than just a children's title; it forms part of a broader Kaspersky-led initiative across the region to equip children with the knowledge they need to grow up in a safe, informed and resilient digital environment. 'Children today are growing up as digital natives, instinctively curious and constantly connected. They need the right guidance to navigate this universe of possibilities,' he said. He also cited Kaspersky's Digital Habits Report, which found that 61 percent of children receive their first digital device between the ages of eight and 12, while 11 percent are introduced to such devices even earlier. Heng added that the data highlights the importance of building healthy digital habits from a young age, and this book provides a simple yet meaningful way for parents and children to learn about online safety together.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
NACSA and Kaspersky launch Malay edition of online safety book for children
PETALING JAYA: In an effort to raise online safety awareness among children, the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), in collaboration with global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, today launched the Malay-language edition of the book Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race. NACSA chief executive Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said the translation marks a significant step in cultivating cybersecurity awareness from an early age, in line with efforts to educate a digital-native generation increasingly exposed to online risks. 'Statistics show that nearly 60 to 70 percent of children today spend more than three hours online daily. This increases their vulnerability to threats such as online grooming, which is becoming a growing concern in our country. 'For instance, in online games, children may unknowingly engage with individuals they believe to be peers, when in fact they may be impersonators with malicious intent seeking to obtain personal information such as location, passwords and more,' he said. Dr Megat Zuhairy was speaking at the launch of Midori Kuma dan Perlumbaan Yang Sangat Istimewa, the Malay-language version of the children's educational book, at the Petaling Jaya Community Library today. Also present at the event were Kaspersky's head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Asia Pacific, Heng Lee; Petaling Jaya City Council legal officer, Mohd Yusof Che Aziz; and Petaling Jaya Community Library senior assistant director II (Knowledge Resources) Zainal Abidin Rahim. Megat Zuhairy said the storytelling approach used in Midori Kuma helps convey cybersecurity messages in a way that is accessible and effective not only for children but also for parents, teachers and the wider community. Meanwhile, Heng Lee said the book is more than just a children's title; it forms part of a broader Kaspersky-led initiative across the region to equip children with the knowledge they need to grow up in a safe, informed and resilient digital environment. 'Children today are growing up as digital natives, instinctively curious and constantly connected. They need the right guidance to navigate this universe of possibilities,' he said. He also cited Kaspersky's Digital Habits Report, which found that 61 percent of children receive their first digital device between the ages of eight and 12, while 11 percent are introduced to such devices even earlier. Heng added that the data highlights the importance of building healthy digital habits from a young age, and this book provides a simple yet meaningful way for parents and children to learn about online safety together.
Barnama
5 days ago
- General
- Barnama
NACSA And Kaspersky Launch Malay Edition Of Online Safety Book For Children
GENERAL PETALING JAYA, May 30 (Bernama) -- In an effort to raise online safety awareness among children, the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), in collaboration with global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, today launched the Malay-language edition of the book Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race. NACSA chief executive Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said the translation marks a significant step in cultivating cybersecurity awareness from an early age, in line with efforts to educate a digital-native generation increasingly exposed to online risks. 'Statistics show that nearly 60 to 70 percent of children today spend more than three hours online daily. This increases their vulnerability to threats such as online grooming, which is becoming a growing concern in our country. 'For instance, in online games, children may unknowingly engage with individuals they believe to be peers, when in fact they may be impersonators with malicious intent seeking to obtain personal information such as location, passwords and more,' he said. Dr Megat Zuhairy was speaking at the launch of Midori Kuma dan Perlumbaan Yang Sangat Istimewa, the Malay-language version of the children's educational book, at the Petaling Jaya Community Library today. Also present at the event were Kaspersky's head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Asia Pacific, Heng Lee; Petaling Jaya City Council legal officer, Mohd Yusof Che Aziz; and Petaling Jaya Community Library senior assistant director II (Knowledge Resources) Zainal Abidin Rahim. Megat Zuhairy said the storytelling approach used in Midori Kuma helps convey cybersecurity messages in a way that is accessible and effective not only for children but also for parents, teachers and the wider community. Meanwhile, Heng Lee said the book is more than just a children's title; it forms part of a broader Kaspersky-led initiative across the region to equip children with the knowledge they need to grow up in a safe, informed and resilient digital environment. 'Children today are growing up as digital natives, instinctively curious and constantly connected. They need the right guidance to navigate this universe of possibilities,' he said.
