A one-off token payment was given to the workers, while full claims were submitted. In other words, the workers only received a token payment and not the full amount that was claimed.
Investigators also found that information belonging to disabled people had been misused for payments to other parties.
Accountants of sole proprietorships had submitted applications on behalf of company owners who received commissions despite having no knowledge of the workers registered under the program. The use of individuals' information without consent, as well as the misuse of data belonging to the program's target groups, are among the matters being examined in the investigation.
The Daya Kerjaya 2.0 program provides a government hiring incentive of RM1,500 a month for up to six months and was introduced to help vulnerable groups secure employment. The target groups include disabled people, parolees and senior citizens aged above 60.
On June 11, the MACC announced that it had uncovered a syndicate believed to have submitted fraudulent claims involving 143 companies and claims worth about RM9mil under the program.
Informative post about the Daya Kerjaya scam issue. It’s important to raise awareness about fraudulent activities and remind people to always verify information before participating in any job, financial, or assistance-related programmes. Awareness and careful checking can help protect individuals and organisations from becoming victims of scams. Recent reports have highlighted investigations into alleged false claims involving the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, showing the importance of transparency and accountability in public assistance initiatives.
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Thanks for sharing this important reminder—it’s always valuable to increase public awareness about scams and encourage people to stay alert when dealing with offers or claims.