Touch ‘n Go eWallet Gains Sarawak Labour Department Recognition for Salary Payments
Touch ‘n Go eWallet, operated by TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., has been recognised by the Sarawak labour department, Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sarawak (JTK Sarawak), as an alternative channel for salary payments. The recognition completes its nationwide coverage of Malaysian labour authorities across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, and means workers across the country now have a wider set of options for receiving their wages.
- Touch ‘n Go eWallet was recognised by JTK Sarawak as an alternative salary payment channel.
- The recognition completes nationwide labour authority coverage across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.
- Over RM5.7 billion in wages has been disbursed to more than 500,000 users in 2026 so far.
Nationwide Coverage
The latest acknowledgement builds on earlier recognitions from Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia (JTKSM) in 2024 and Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah (JTK Sabah) in December 2025. With the addition of Sarawak, the e-wallet has now received approval from the labour authorities in all three regions of Malaysia.
In 2026 alone, TNG Digital said it has already disbursed more than RM5.7 billion in wages to more than 500,000 users through the platform, reflecting how the service has grown as a payroll channel.
How Payments Reach the Wallet
The arrangement means workers do not need to open a Malaysian bank account in order to receive their pay. Each verified user receives a dedicated DuitNow account number, allowing an employer to disburse salaries directly from any Malaysian bank into the user’s e-wallet.
For employees, this removes the need to hold a local bank account simply to collect wages. For employers, it provides another route through which salaries can be paid, using the existing banking system.
Security Consideration
Receiving a salary through an e-wallet also concentrates more value in a single account, so it is important to secure the wallet carefully. Touch ‘n Go provides some protection through its money-back guarantee, and users who receive their pay this way are advised to use the platform’s security features and remain alert against unauthorised access.
FAQ
Which body recognised Touch ‘n Go eWallet?
Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sarawak (JTK Sarawak) recognised Touch ‘n Go eWallet as an alternative salary payment channel, completing nationwide labour authority coverage.
Do workers need a bank account to get paid?
No. Each verified user is assigned a dedicated DuitNow account number, so employers can pay salaries directly into the e-wallet from a Malaysian bank.
How much has been disbursed through the e-wallet?
TNG Digital said more than RM5.7 billion in wages has been disbursed to more than 500,000 users in 2026 so far.
Source: TechNave
