Touch ’n Go eWallet users now have another option for receiving their salaries, following the recognition of TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd. by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sarawak (JTK Sarawak) as an alternative salary payment channel.
The latest recognition completes the company’s nationwide labour authority coverage across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.
In 2026 alone, more than RM5.7 billion in wages have reportedly been disbursed to over 500,000 users through the platform.
No Malaysian Bank Account Required
The development builds on earlier recognitions from Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia (JTKSM) in 2024 and Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah (JTK Sabah) in December 2025.
With this arrangement, eligible workers may not need to open a Malaysian bank account to receive their salaries.
Each verified TNG eWallet user is provided with a dedicated DuitNow account number, allowing employers to transfer salaries directly from a Malaysian bank account into the recipient’s eWallet.
The move could provide greater convenience and financial accessibility, particularly for workers who may not have access to traditional banking services.
However, receiving salaries through an eWallet also raises questions about digital security.
Users are encouraged to maintain strong account security practices and consider available protection options, including the platform’s money-back guarantee and additional coverage such as WalletSafe, where applicable.
As digital wallets continue to expand beyond payments and everyday transactions, their role in salary disbursements could become an increasingly important part of the broader digital financial ecosystem.
Malaysia Aims to Produce ARM-Based Chips by 2030
Malaysia is aiming to put its first locally designed ARM-based chips into production by 2030 under a RM1.1 billion collaboration with UK semiconductor company Arm Ltd.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir recently announced that five local companies holding a total of eight technology access tokens are expected to complete their chip designs by 2028, following a three-year development cycle. Four of the companies are already actively working on their chip designs.
The programme includes four Arm Compute Subsystem (CSS) tokens and four Arm Flexible Access (AFA) tokens.
Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd has been awarded access to the Arm Compute Subsystem platform, while drone technology company Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd has secured an Arm Flexible Access token for projects involving automation and enterprise servers.
Beyond chip development, the Malaysian Government is also investing in building a skilled semiconductor workforce. The initiative aims to train 10,000 individuals over four years, with a target of reaching 5,000 trainees by 2027.
So far, 1,530 participants have completed Arm On-Demand Training programmes.
The talent development effort is being carried out in collaboration with 12 universities and the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia under the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC).
Graduates entering the semiconductor sector could reportedly earn starting salaries of between RM5,000 and RM5,100, with experienced professionals potentially earning up to RM9,000.
While developing a complete system-on-chip comparable to those produced by major companies such as Qualcomm may remain a long-term ambition, Malaysia’s focus on ARM-based chip design represents an important next step in expanding its role in the global semiconductor industry.
Malaysia already has an established presence in semiconductor packaging and testing. Moving further into chip design and related technologies could help the country strengthen its position in the rapidly growing global chip ecosystem.
You Can Now Receive Your Salary via TNG eWallet, Says JTK Sarawak
