Public warned of financial scams misusing MCCT programme name

THE Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has issued a public warning about ongo­ing online financial scams involving the misuse of the name of the Maternal and Child Cash Transfer (MCCT) Programme.

Clarifying its proce­dures, the department stated that enrolment of eligible beneficiaries under the MCCT Programme is conducted strictly in per­son through the relevant ward or village adminis­trators. The department emphasized that it does not collect registration or enrolment data online under any circumstances. Furthermore, no fees are charged for applying for or obtaining registration forms. Authorities added that data collection for el­igible beneficiaries for the current 2026-2027 financial year has already been com­pleted.

The MCCT initiative is a key component of My­anmar’s National Social Protection Strategic Plan. It provides direct financial assistance to pregnant women and children un­der two years of age across seven regions and states. Before beginning data collection for each finan­cial year, the department routinely issues advance public announcements through state-owned me­dia and newspapers, ad­vising eligible citizens to register at their local ward or village administration offices or nearby social welfare offices. — TWA/TH