TNG eWallet Partners Kakitangan To Offer Salary Disbursement On Application
The integration, enabled by the DuitNow Bulk Transfer system, allows businesses to disburse salaries from any bank's cash management system to employees' TNG eWallets using their DuitNow account numbers.
Recognised by the Department of Labour, Peninsular Malaysia, as a compliant salary account, TNG eWallet opens up financial access for unbanked and underserved workers, including more than two million migrant workers currently using the app.
This move aims to improve payroll efficiency and promote financial inclusion, ensuring timely salary disbursement and access to essential financial services like remittances, QR payments and ATM withdrawals via the TNG Visa Card.
Kakitangan.com, which serves over 10,000 companies nationwide, now extends its HR and payroll capabilities to cater to employees who prefer digital wallets, helping SMEs automate salary workflows and maintain compliance with local labour regulations. Related
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