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3,919 traders actively using e-wallet nationwide

KUALA PERLIS: The Retail Sector Digitalisation Initiative (ReDI) programme has received encouraging response as 3,919 traders are actively using e-wallets for transactions nationwide. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said this showed that traders have started to accept cashless transactions as it was safer and faster. He added that based on records of the Department of […]

Money in SPayGlobal remain safe

KUCHING: Sarawak’s e-wallet application, SPayGlobal, has confirmed that the fire incident happened at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, has interrupted its service from 7:45pm yesterday. “Our business continuity team has since responded immediately to the incident. At the same time, our technical team has commenced the process of disaster recovery,” it said in a Facebook post today. […]

SPayGlobal expects to resume service today

KUCHING: Sarawak’s e-wallet application, SPayGlobal, is expected to resume its service by today. A statement posted on its Facebook page today, has apologised to all SPayGlobal users and merchants for the inconvenience caused. “The resumption of SPayGlobal service at our secondary server site is in progress. We aim to resume service by today. Your patience […]

MR DIY partners with seven financial service providers to offer “Mega Cashback”

KUALA LUMPUR: MR DIY Group (M) Bhd is partnering with three banks and four e-wallet providers to offer its “Mega Cashback” programme and discounts across its stores from Jan 15-Feb 28, 2022. The three banks and four e-wallet platforms are HSBC, Public Bank, MAE by Maybank, as well as Touch ‘n Go eWallet, ShopeePay, GrabPay, […]

BSN sees 10 pct rise in credit card spending this year

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) expects a 10 per cent hike in its credit card transactions this year as the Covid-19 pandemic spurs more online and e-commerce spending. Chief business officer Mujibburrahman Abd Rashid said the bank has seen substantial growth in e-commerce spend and e-wallet top-ups as many of its credit cardholders use […]

Sarawak Pay needs more business partners

KUCHING: In order to ensure the sustainability of the state’s e-Wallet application Sarawak Pay, Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) cannot work alone. Instead, a collective effort is needed. “It is not just one party which contributes to this sustainability. We need to get more parties to come in and contribute. “In order to sustain Sarawak Pay, […]

Sarawak Pay very useful for everyday use

KUCHING: Sarawak Pay has become a popular e-wallet application among Sarawakians since its innovation in November 2017. It is licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia and acts as a one-stop fintech platform for secure, fast and convenient e-wallet and digital payment transactions. Numerous traders have started adopting this e-wallet as a tool to perform transactions because […]

Monthly assistance via e-wallet can help boost economy

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KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider channelling monthly assistance in the form of e-wallet credit to the targeted group throughout the National Recovery Plan period in an effort to stimulate the economy, according to an economist. Universiti Putra Malaysia School of Business and Economics associate professor, Dr Anuar Shah Bali Mohamed, said the proposed move […]

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 […]

Sibu Central Market to go cashless

SIBU: Three entities are collaborating to facilitate cashless transactions via Sarawak Pay, an e-wallet application. The collaboration involving Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sarawak Information System Sdn Bhd (SAINS) enables customers to go cashless through smartphones and free WiFi services at the Sibu Central Market. An event to launch the link […]