MDEC denies sending messages offering cash vouchers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has never issued any message offering vouchers that can be redeemed for cash to companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

MDEC, in a statement, said the corporation was aware of many attempts, including this latest message, to use its name in social media and WhatsApp in an attempt to scam the public.

"MDEC reiterates that such messages or postings are fake and gives a negative perception to the ongoing business digitalisation support programmes by the government for businesses," according to the statement.

Therefore, MDEC has encouraged the public to stop spreading unverified or fake news and instead refer to the official website as well as social media channels of MDEC to get accurate and updated information.

For the latest news and announcement the public can visit http://mdec.my, it said.

-- BERNAMA