If you’re a full-time student and are aged between 18 to 20-years-old, you would most likely be a recipient of the government’s RM200 eBelia Rahmah aid which was given out on Monday (June 26).
Unlike most cash aids however, the eBelia Rahmah is being distributed to students via three e-wallets — Touch ‘n Go (TNG), Boost and Setel and will only be valid until Aug 22, 2024.
Students pay up to RM15 to convert eBelia Rahmah credit
In light of this circumstance, several students have turned to individuals on Twitter offering to convert their eBelia Rahmah credit into cash — but not without them forking out money from their own pockets too.
Some of these students spoke to FMT about the reasons why they did so and how much they were charged for it.
A Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Rembau student named Eirsyad Danish said he was charged RM5 by a person whom he met online and claimed to have a commercial bank account.
I spend a lot on other apps such as Shopee. Apart from that, I also use the (converted) aid money to pay the MRT fare when I travel… So I do not use those three e-wallets much,” he said.
Another named Shah told the English news portal that one tried to charge him RM15 for the same service but he rejected it.
“They are trying to take advantage (of the students). RM15 is too much as there are others who are only charging RM1 to RM5.”
While we understand the hassle of not being able to use government aid immediately, it’s best not to engage with dubious services online as it may expose you to hacking!
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