CYBERJAYA, April 15 — The special cashless transaction scheme, ePermula is aimed at encouraging the culture of cashless transactions among youths besides lightening the financial burden of the Malaysian Family, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said the programme would empower and instil the culture of the digital financial system to ensure the inclusive development of all strata of society and business.
“The government is aware the younger generation and digital technology are closely linked.
“Known as digital natives, youths play an important role in mobilising the digitalisation agenda of Malaysia,” he said when speaking at the launching of ePermula at Multimedia University here today.
The ePermula programme under Budget 2022 is a e-cash credit incentive of RM150 involving an allocation of RM300 million, is expected to benefit two million youths aged 18 to 20 nationwide.
The process of reviewing the eligibility and claim of credit was open on April 11 and those eligible would receive RM150 in the ewallet of their choice namely BigPay, GrabPay, ShopeePay or Touch ‘n Go eWallet. — Bernama