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Only 2000 cards are available for purchase at Touch ‘n Go Service and Sales Centres in NU Sentral and Bangsar South Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) is back with the third edition of the much-loved Hot Wheels™ Series card, featuring an exclusive dual-tone design that perfectly embodies the high-speed thrill of Hot Wheels™. Designed for true car enthusiasts, this limited-edition card sports a striking look. This third instalment continues the excitement for Hot Wheels™ collectors by offering a design element that stands out from the crowd. There will only be 2,000 units of this limited-edition card up for grabs! More than just a collectible, this limited-edition Hot Wheels™ card combines style with functionality. Beyond its striking design, it is a convenient cashless payment not only for your daily commute, but also for tolls and parking at over 1,500 locations. This card will add a touch of excitement to your transactions. Equipped with NFC technology, this Touch ‘n Go card is conv

Recognised for “Best in Neuro-Inclusivity in the Workplace” Touch ‘n Go Group added another feather to its cap when it was awarded ‘Company of the Year’ (Fintech category) at the recent Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2024. The award serves as recognition of the Group’s commitment in driving neuro-inclusivity in the workplace. At the heart of Touch ‘n Go Group’s sustainability efforts is its commitment to “Treating People Fairly” which focuses on empowering the differently-abled, the inclusion of underbanked communities, and promoting responsible consumption. The Group currently works with Yayasan Gamuda’s Enabling Academy and Infinite Minds Academy to provide employment opportunities for neurodivergent talents. It also uplifts the differently-abled community through financial aid and employee volunteering activities. This is the second year that Touch ‘n Go has been awarded by the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards. Commenting on the award win, Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd Chief C

Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) is excited to launch its first Touch 'n Go Sports Edition Charm, in collaboration with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (“BAM”). The charm, designed in the shape of a shuttlecock, combines Touch ‘n Go’s commitment to providing seamless convenience with a celebration of Malaysia's badminton prowess. Tailored to appeal to avid badminton fans and players alike, the Sports Edition Charm will debut at the Touch ‘n Go booth during the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2024 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, from 21 to 26 May 2024. It will be subsequently available from 27 May 2024 onwards at the Touch ‘n Go Service and Sales Centers at Bangsar South and NU Sentral, as well as online on the official Touch 'n Go Shopee Store and Touch 'n Go eWallet Lazada Store Equipped with NFC technology, the charm allows for easy and convenient reloads via the Touch ‘n Go eWallet using an NFC-enabled mobile phone, and provides a convenient, seamless payment ex

Present your loved ones a symbol of prosperity this Chinese New Year Touch ‘n Go is ushering in the year of the Dragon with the launch of its limited-edition Touch ‘n Go Chinese New Year Edition Charm. The charm’s design of a mystical dragon carrying a Chinese gold ingot is aesthetic and playful, with the use of vibrant red symbolising luck and joy, while the gold ingot signifies wealth and prosperity. It creates a visual narrative of prosperous blessings and well-wishes, making it a great festive gift as well as a collectible. It is an adorable travel accessory and a constant reminder of resilience and good luck. With the integration of Touch ‘n Go’s homegrown, cutting-edge technology, the charm, equipped with Near-Field Communications (NFC), can be linked to the Touch ‘n Go eWallet via an NFC-enabled smartphone, and customers can reload their balance, anytime, anywhere. Similar to the enhanced Touch ‘n Go card, it can be used for payments at tolls, transit, and parking, providing cas

Merchants can now subscribe to the Touch ‘n Go eWallet Soundbox for just RM10 per month, enabling smoother business operations and protection against payment fraud. TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. (‘TNG Digital’) announces the availability of the Touch ‘n Go eWallet Soundbox subscription models for merchants, starting at just RM10 per month. Merchants are now given the option to choose between the Soundbox set, priced at RM10 per month, or the Soundbox set with a SIM card, available for RM18 per month. Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital, said, “As we serve over 1 million merchants nationwide, our goal is to provide them with products and services that enhance their business operations. In addition to ensuring the convenience of eWallet payments, we prioritise transaction security to protect our merchants from fraudulent activities.” With just a one-time easy setup, merchants can efficiently manage transactions through instant voice alerts supporting denominations in three languages

The company was recognised as one of the best brands with outstanding sales growth on Shopee (Left) Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd Director of Product & Commercial, Kunil Naidu Ramanajam, receiving the Super Aspiring Brand Award in the Lifestyle Category at the Shopee Super Awards 2023 Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) clinched the Super Aspiring Brand award in the Lifestyle category at the recent Shopee Super Awards 2023 for achieving outstanding sales growth through the Touch ‘n Go Official Store on Shopee. The Super Aspiring Brand winners outperformed their categories in sales growth in 2023 by creating personalised engagements with Malaysian shoppers on Shopee Live and engaging Shopee Affiliates. They also tailored hyper-localised and user-centric shopping experiences via Shopee’s Big Campaigns, Free Shipping, and Coin Cashback programmes Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go said, “We are honoured to be recognised by Shopee Super Awards 2023 as one of the sup

Volunteers from the company spread Christmas joy through gifting and sharing Chief Corporate Development Officer of Touch ‘n Go, Lum Joy Deng (right), presented a RM5,000 mock cheque to the Founder & Executive Director of Rumah Charis, Rev. Dr. Teo How Ken (second from left) to fund the overall welfare of the children and the maintenance costs of Home for the Children by Rumah Charis. Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) spread Christmas joy at the Home for the Children by Rumah Charis through a gifting and sharing session by Chief Corporate Development Officer of Touch ‘n Go, Lum Joy Deng and a group of 15 volunteers from the company. Home for the Children by Rumah Charis, a haven for 22 girls from underprivileged backgrounds, is a non-profit Christian-based organisation that was founded in 1988 by Reverend Dr. Teo How Ken. Joy and the volunteers created an atmosphere of warmth and celebration for the girls, aged between 4 to 22 years old. The girls had a lot of fun as they pa

Users who have purchased the first Malaysian CSR-linked Visa prepaid card via the Touch ‘n Go eWallet by TNG Digital contributed to employment upskilling opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities, enabled by United Voice Aligned with the vision of empowering others, TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. (“TNGD”) and Visa came together to raise RM1 million for United Voice, to support ongoing and future projects aimed at empowering persons with learning disabilities to lead normal lives. [From left] Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., and [From left] Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia present the RM1 million donation mock cheque to Johari Jamali, United Voice Treasurer, and Tan Mei Yee, United Voice Committee Member. This donation aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities, providing them with upskilling training opportunities. In January 2023, TNG Digital, the operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, formed a strate

Recognised as the most preferred homegrown brand for mobility solutions Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) has added another feather in its cap by winning the Nation’s Favourite Brand Award in the Fintech Category – Mobility Solutions at the recent BrandLaureate Best Brands Awards 2022/2023. Commenting on the award, Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go said, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious recognition as the nation’s favourite brand for mobility solutions and would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Malaysians for their trust in us over the years. “We have endeavoured to bring greater levels of seamless cashless convenience and security by leveraging on innovative home-grown technology to deliver unique value propositions to our users. This award serves as a recognition of the hard work and collaborative efforts of our dedicated teams of talented Malaysians within Touch ‘n Go,” he said. Touch ‘n Go has led the digital transformation of Mala

In a heartwarming initiative and recognising the importance of community involvement, Touch ‘n Go Group has taken the lead in rallying volunteers to make a positive impact on the lives of children with learning disabilities by assisting in the regular hippotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions organised by IDEAS Autism Centre for their members. Volunteers from Touch ‘n Go assist the children from IDEAS Autism Center during a hydrotherapy session held at Kompleks Renang Sri Siantan, Batu Caves. The therapy session is fundamental for autistic children as it helps with sensory stimulation, motor skills development, communication and socialising, and relaxation. With the mission to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for these children, these volunteers have become champions of change through their compassionate efforts. Besides fostering an atmosphere of trust, empathy, and love, they also forged meaningful connections with the children by helping them mount and dismount

Personal accident insurance/takaful coverage at Touch ‘n Go payment enabled car parks Touch ‘n Go Group has launched a first-of-its-kind Personal Accident insurance/takaful, ParkInsure for users who utilise the Touch ‘n Go card for entry to parking sites. With a premium of only RM5 per month, ParkInsure caters to the affordability of all Touch ‘n Go card users and can be subscribed seamlessly via GOprotect, the digital insurance/takaful hub on Touch ‘n Go eWallet. They can opt for takaful underwritten by Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad or conventional insurance underwritten by Allianz Malaysia Berhad. Besides the cashless convenience, users can rest assured that their transactions are safe and secure. Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Alan Ni said, “We are pleased to introduce our latest insurance/takaful product on GOprotect, which provides personal accident insurance/takaful protection for our users who use the Touch ‘n Go card for payment at parking sites. ParkI

Users will also receive RM8 rebate with every RFID tag purchase Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) is currently running a RFID usage campaign which aims to encourage users to adopt RFID as their primary mode of toll payment for cashless and seamless convenience. Visitors to the DUKE of the Road campaign roadshows will receive a RM8 rebate with every purchase of a RFID tag. In addition, each tag purchase will earn them a chance to be one of fifteen winners to win 6 months of free toll on DUKE highway! Details of the roadshows are as follows: Plaza Arkadia 27 - 30 July 2023 Thu & Fri – 12pm to 10pm Sat & Sun – 10am to 10pm AEON AU2 Mall Setiawangsa 4 - 6 August 2023 Sun - 10am to 10pm Fri & Sat – 10am to 11pm The roadshows will provide the opportunity for users to conveniently purchase RFID tags and get them fitted on their vehicles free of charge, as well as learn more about the benefits of RFID. They will also be able to enjoy fun activities with exciting prizes for the wh

The company won “Silver Award” in Lifestyle & Entertainment category, one of the main categories at the Asia Smart App Awards 2022/2023 The company was honoured to exchange knowledge and compete among the top nine (9) representatives from the Smart App industry in the Asian region, selected from 140 entries Touch 'n Go eWallet has been awarded with the Silver Award in the Lifestyle and Entertainment Category at the Asia Smart App Awards 2022/2023. TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. (TNG Digital) is delighted to announced that its Touch ‘n Go eWallet has been honoured with a “Silver Award” by Asia Smart App Awards 2022/2023, under the Lifestyle and Entertainment category. This ranks the eWallet amongst the best apps in the Asia region for the category. Expressing his excitement about the results, Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. said, “We are delighted to receive regional recognition for our product the Touch ‘n Go eWallet. This is testament to the trust and confid

The company won accolades for its innovations in RFID fueling and NFC reload capabilities Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd CEO, Praba Sangarajoo (centre) receiving the 2 awards, accompanied by TNG Digital Sdn Bhd Chief Commercial Officer, Danny Chua (extreme right) and Shell Malaysia Head of Marketing -Mobility, Yu Li Ching (2nd from left) Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) received double recognition at the recent Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2023. The company was awarded for its RFID fueling solution in the Fintech - Financial Technology category, whilst its second award was for its latest development in Near-Field Communication (“NFC”) reload capabilities in the E-Wallet - Financial Technology category. Touch ‘n Go RFID was developed and launched in 2018 with the objective of providing a more seamless and convenient way of making toll payments. It has seen strong growth in adoption and usage since its launch with more than 2.2 million active RFID users currently, and the numbe

Users stand a chance to win smartphones and Lazada e-vouchers In conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration, Touch ‘n Go is running 2 campaigns, Raya Next Level and Register & Menang to reward its users. The Raya Next Level campaign, happening from now till 30 June 2023 is aimed at rewarding users of Touch ‘n Go RFID and RFID fuelling. Users will receive a RM5 Lazada e-voucher when they use their RFID tags for the first time to pay for toll, and those who use RFID for refuelling will receive a RM10 Lazada e-voucher when they refuel 4 times (with a minimum purchase of RM60 each time) during the campaign period at any RFID enabled Shell stations. The voucher reward is on a first come first served basis and limited to the first 10,000 users. Touch ‘n Go RFID can be used to pay for petrol at selected Shell stations across the country. To refuel with Touch ‘n Go RFID, users simply need to park their vehicles at the RFID-designated fuelling bays, and payment will be auto-debited from

Encourages digital inclusion with the contribution of 200 tablets to school children (L-R) Lum Joy Deng, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd,  Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd, YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Danny Chua, Chief Commercial Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd and Mohd Herman Sarbini, Chief Operating Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd at the recent Touch ‘n Go Group buka puasa event with residents of Seri Pantai PPR. Touch ‘n Go Group, together with the Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament’s Office have organised a buka puasa event recently with the residents of the Seri Pantai PPR, the oldest PPR in Lembah Pantai. The event was hosted by YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital who is also Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament and Praba Sangarajoo, Chief Executive Officer of Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd. Also in attendance were Zulkifli Hassan,

Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) recently announced the appointment of Praba Sangarajoo as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective 1 April 2023 Praba is currently Deputy CEO, Business & Growth of Touch ‘n Go. He joined Touch ‘n Go in June 2021 and is responsible for revenue growth, new business, product innovation as well as the management of government and stakeholder relationships. In less than two years, he has spearheaded the launch of new products and introduced new revenue streams, including RFID for expressway toll payments and fueling, the enhanced Touch ‘n Go NFC card for improved customer conveniences, and the acquisition of an unprecedented number of new parking sites in 2022. Dato’ Zainal Abidin Putih, Chairman of Touch ‘n Go Group said, “We are pleased to congratulate Praba on his promotion to his new role as CEO of Touch ‘n Go. Praba’s vast experience prior to joining Touch ‘n Go coupled with his experience in running Touch ‘n Go’s Business & Growth division

Football fans will be able to enjoy cashback on matchday tickets when paying with the eWallet (L-R) Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Stuart Ramalingam, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Football League, and Danny Chua, Chief Commercial Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd marking Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s partnership with Malaysian Football League. Besides being the official eWallet for Malaysian Football League 2023, Touch ‘n Go eWallet will also be sponsoring the 2023 season for Perlawanan Sumbangsih, Super League, FA Cup, MFL Cup, MFL Challenge Cup and Malaysia Cup. Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (“TNG Digital”), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, is the official eWallet for Malaysian Football League (“MFL”) 2023. Touch ‘n Go eWallet will also be sponsoring the 2023 season for Perlawanan Sumbangsih, Super League (Liga Super), FA Cup (Piala FA), MFL Cup (Piala MFL), MFL Challenge Cup, and Malaysia Cup (Piala Malaysia). To celebrate this

Continuing the Group’s long-term collaboration with United Voice in empowering differently-abled communities (L-R) Serene Gay, Group Country Manager, Visa Asia Pacific, Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, and Tan Mei Yee, a committee member of United Voice at the launch of the Touch ‘n Go Visa Card.   Touch ‘n Go Group, via the Touch ‘n Go eWallet, has formed a strategic partnership with Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, to launch the first corporate social responsibility (CSR)-linked Visa prepaid card in Malaysia. The design of the new Visa card incorporates the artwork by Damien Wong, a talented artist from United Voice who was diagnosed with autism at a young age. The painting, consisting mainly of splashes of colours in blue, green, and yellow, depicts Damien’s view of the world – “In my eyes, this is how the world looks like to me, a splash of colours”. The proceeds from the Group’s purchase of this painting go directly to Damien. Desmond Te