Viral message seeking donations for Nadma earthquake disaster fund a hoax: Nadma

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) said that it has never sent out a message through SMS or the WhatsApp application seeking donations for the Sulawesi Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Fund (TBGBTS).
Nadma in a statement today said the message, which was allegedly sent out to raise funds for the Nadma Earthquake Disaster Fund and, called for the public to make their donations through Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad account number 221191183544, was a hoax.
Instead, those who wanted to donate for the cause are advised could do so directly to TBGBTS.
Contributions may also be channelled to Bank Muamalat account number 16010000882-71-8, or through cheques in the name of the Nadma Director-General.
Proof of the transaction should be sent to 012-6519563 or 012-2344048 for record purposes.
The government had on Oct 4 approved the establishment of TBGBTS to help the victims of the Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami. The fund will operate for only a month. — Bernama