NO CASH for five days

Priscilla Tawie shares her experience of challenging herself to go cashless with GrabPay for five days. An exciting and liberating experience Recent years have seen the development of digital infrastructure, focusing on the revolution of technologies that meet the needs of global economic transformations. In Sarawak, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has […]

Cashless payment on the rise

By Siti Nurain Ratani KOTA SAMARAHAN: Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, cashless payment facilities and e-wallets are now growing rapidly and have become popular payment methods among the people in the state. The state government’s efforts in strengthening Sarawak’s digital economy have also assisted the people and traders for cashless shopping activities. Among […]

‘Cashless the way to go’

SIBU: Cashless transactions through Sarawak Pay at the Sibu Central Market is a right step towards a more friendly business system in crowded areas. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting said the market received more than 2,000 visitors on weekdays and the number doubled over the weekend. “The use of Sarawak Pay at Sibu […]

Thumbs-up to cashless transactions at Sarawak’s biggest central market

SIBU: The Sibu Central Market is unique in that it houses more than 1,000 stalls. It is Sarawak’s biggest and among the country’s largest and it would certainly make sense to promote cashless transactions in this market. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) councillor Joseph Chieng said the central market is very a good place for hawkers […]