Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil advised the public not to be duped by scammers claiming to provide cash-out services for the RM100 eMadani credit.
He said such activities by unscrupulous parties always seemed to be on the rise each time the government announced any aid or initiative for the people.
“For example, previously, when it was announced that the public could withdraw from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), all kinds of scams were perpetrated, when the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) was announced, the same thing happened.
“So, it’s the same with the eMadani. Please be careful, read (the terms) properly… Don’t cash out. Because if anyone says he can give money (cash out), I guarantee he will not give money, you will lose the RM100,” Fahmi said.
He told reporters this at Wisma Bernama after appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s ‘Apa Khabar Malaysia’ programme this morning.
He was asked to comment on the purported services being offered on social media since yesterday.
Yesterday, the Finance Ministry announced that it received over seven million applications as of 5pm.
The government announced that the eMadani credit cannot be used for certain transactions including peer-to-peer transfers and cash-outs.
The credit can only be used for physical purchases via participating e-wallets - MAE, Setel, ShopeePay, and Touch ‘n Go eWallet - or via DuitNow QR code at 1.8 million retailers and businesses nationwide.
Fahmi said seven million is a large number and some time is needed for identity verification and credit distribution.
“I have received feedback and read media reports stating that some will have to wait as many as five days.
“But, upon checking with the Finance Ministry, I find there is a slight misunderstanding and I think the report has been clarified, namely, up to five days, as fast as one day. At the latest five days,” he said.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously said the eMadani initiative would benefit 10 million eligible adult Malaysians, involving an allocation of RM1 billion.
The RM100 e-wallet credit which is offered to all Malaysians aged 21 and above within the B40 and M40 groups, was announced by Anwar during the launch of the Madani Economy: Empowering the People framework on July 27.
- Bernama
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