QR payment charges from Nov 1 claim is fake, says MOF
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) today dismissed as false claims that service charges for quick response (QR) code payments would be introduced on Nov 1, as stated in a viral poster.
The Finance Ministry (MOF) of Malaysia has refuted claims circulating on social media that QR payment service charges will be introduced on November 1, 2026. In a Facebook post, the ministry clarified that no official announcement has been made regarding the imposition of such charges, labeling the information in the viral poster as false.
The MOF urged the public to rely on official channels for information and to verify details before sharing them to prevent the spread of misinformation. The poster had gained traction on platforms like Facebook and Threads, eliciting a range of reactions from the online community.
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