Nope.. they encourage you to write to your sponsor child =) that's all.. they do not want you to see that this is something without commitment which is why they encourage you to communicate with the sponsor child. =)

replying to another question that I've read...The reason it is not tax deductable is because most of the fund goes out of malaysia and only 20% if im not mistaken is used to fund the office in malaysia and for other event purposes. The rule in malaysia to get tax exemption is that 80% or more of the funds stays in malaysia but 80% of world vision malaysia's funds goes out of malaysia to communities of other countries.

will you meet your sponsor child. The answer is yes. World Vision malaysia does organise trips to meet your sponsor child. If you are part of CS program, they will inform you through email or through their blog. so do keep an eye on it if you are interested in becoming a CS or u would like to visit your sponsored child =)

With regards to the news that is posted. I seriously have no idea that happened.. Mistakes does happened sometimes but rest assured, this is not a scam. =)