FIVE MILLION TOUCH ‘N GO EWALLET USERS CAN NOW EXPERIENCE SEAMLESS ONLINE SHOPPING ON LAZADA MALAYSIA

For the first time, Malaysia’s largest eWallet provider will add its first online retail partner to its pool of payment points

From left: Ignatius Ong, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd with Leo Chow, CEO of Lazada Malaysia at the collaboration announcement between Touch ‘n Go eWallet and Lazada Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur, 29 October 2019 – Touch ‘n Go eWallet today announced its collaboration with leading eCommerce platform Lazada Malaysia, where its ever-expanding merchant acceptance base of over 5 million users can now use their eWallet as a payment method on Lazada Malaysia. By selecting the new eWallet payment option during checkout on their Lazada shopping cart, Touch ‘n Go eWallet users can now enjoy a faster, seamless and more rewarding shopping experience on the Lazada app.

From left: Serena Tang, Director of Partnerships and Business Development, TNG Digital Sdn Bhd; Wilson Soon, CFO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd; Ignatius Ong, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd alongside Kevin Lee, CBO of Lazada Malaysia; Leo Chow, CEO of Lazada Malaysia and Diana Boo, CMO of Lazada Malaysia. 

With over 100,000 physical retail points, this endeavour to include an eCommerce brand is in line with the company's mission for the Touch ‘n Go eWallet to be made available across all lifestyle touchpoints in the everyday lives of Malaysians, including online platforms.

Ignatius Ong, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd at the launch said, “Beyond offline retail points, we are excited to present Lazada Malaysia as our first local online retail partner. In Malaysia, the online marketplace is home to 16.5 million online shoppers. That’s the size of half our population and a huge target market. We know Malaysians love online shopping because it’s easy, fast, convenient and mobile. With this collaboration with Lazada, we are offering online shoppers a payment method that is seamless and secure.”

Five Million Touch ‘n Go eWallet Users Can Now Experience Seamless Online Shopping On Lazada Malaysia! 

“We are encouraged by the growing number of our shoppers opting for digital payment methods and driving the shift towards a cashless society. We are pleased to have Touch ‘n Go eWallet onboard the Lazada platform to better serve the needs of the ever-evolving consumer as we prepare for the year-end sales season, beginning with 11.11. As a lifestyle destination for all Malaysians, Lazada is constantly innovating and adopting solutions for a sustainable, future-proofed digital economy,” said CEO of Lazada Malaysia, Leo Chow. The launch event aimed to showcase the hassle-free shopping experience with the Touch ‘n Go eWallet through an immersive bricks-to-clicks pop-up store. The physical shopping structure was made possible with the support of other notable brands namely L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline, Garnier, NYX Professional Makeup, Nestle and Unilever who presented their products for purchase. 

       CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Ignatius Ong was demonstrating the seamless payment 

As part of Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s commitment in providing its users with a rewarding experience, users can Eat, Play and Love life to the fullest with amazing promotions and cashbacks just in time for Lazada’s popular 11.11 and 12.12 annual shopping festivals.

Receive a RM5 discount with a minimum purchase of RM50 (from 29-31 October 2019)

●Spend a minimum of RM50 using Touch 'n Go eWallet and redeem a RM5 “Collectible Payment Voucher” via the Lazada app from 29 to 31 October 2019*

*Limited to 3,000 transactions and each Touch ‘n Go eWallet User is entitled to receive One (1) RM5 off throughout the Promotion Period

Beginning today, 29 October until 31 October 2019, users get to enjoy an RM5 “Collectible Payment Voucher” via Lazada Malaysia app with a minimum spend a minimum of RM50 using the Touch ‘n Go eWallet.

About TNG Digital Sdn Bhd

TNG Digital is revolutionising the eWallet landscape by providing a trusted, swift, and convenient platform for all lifestyle needs. Through this, TNG Digital is creating an efficient cashless ecosystem that enables improved business opportunities for all. TNG Digital caters to the ever-evolving needs of a digital society through a seamless payment ecosystem. This start-up comes as a result of a successful joint-venture between Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. and Ant Financial. 

About Touch ‘n Go eWallet

The Touch ‘n Go eWallet is an electronic wallet (eWallet) that holds electronic money (e- money). This service via mobile application is offered by TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. (TNGD). The Touch ‘n Go eWallet provides services such as QR and online payments at participating retail, F&B and entertainment merchants as well as funds transfer, and toll payments through the “PayDirect” feature and RFID. The Touch ‘n Go eWallet is also the first eWallet to have a security policy called Money-back Guarantee that provides full compensation should an unauthorised transaction occurs. A quick payment method is also available for users by linking their bank card to the eWallet to ensure a seamless retail experience.

About Lazada Group

Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. We are accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of our consumers’ daily lives in the region and we aim to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada is the Southeast Asia flagship platform of the Alibaba Group powered by its cutting-edge technology infrastructure.