TNG eWallet now support DuitNow QR! | ICYMI #481

Previously, the government has announced a RM180 subsidy for new phone purchases. But now it seems like they’ve increase it to RM300 and it will take effect during May. In other news, Touch n Go eWallet now support DuitNow QR so that means paying with this eWallet is now easier than ever.

eBelia eWallet credit now increased to RM150, to benefit 2 million youths

Apart from increasing the subsidy for new phone purchases, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced an increase in budget allocation for the eBelia program. The eBelia program was introduced during Budget 2021 to promote a cashless society among youths aged between 18-20 years old. Find out more here.

Touch ‘n Go eWallet now supports DuitNow QR

Touch ‘n Go eWallet now supports DuitNow QR, the national QR code standard. This would enable its eWallet users to pay at more merchant touch points that display the pink DuitNow QR code that’s issued by other bank and eWallet providers. Details here.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series now available in Mystic Navy

If you are interested in the Galaxy Tab S7 but want to look for another colour option, here’s your chance because Samsung has revealed a new colour option to the Malaysian market and it looks good. Find out more here.

New phone subsidy increased from RM180 to RM300, to start in May

The Program Jaringan Prihatin programme which offers RM180 subsidyfor the purchase of new phones or telco credit has been revised under the new PEMERKASA plan. According to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Jaringan Prihatin has been revised to offer a higher RM300 subsidy for the purchase of new smartphones and it will be offered to households with school-going children.