ALOR SETAR, Nov 4 — 4,898 traders have registered under the e-wallet payment method via the Retail Digitisation Initiative (ReDI) nationwide from January to September 30 this year.
Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Fuziah Salleh said the programme, launched in 2021, aims to encourage digitalisation among traders and consumers in Malaysia.
"The programme is in line with the initiative under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital), which is targeted at creating an inclusive and competitive digital society.
"Since it began in 2021, it has successfully registered 13,377 traders nationwide,” she said in a statement today.
The increase in participants is a positive sign that Malaysians are ready to accept the change from traditional payment methods to electronic payment methods, which prove to be more efficient and systematic.
Additionally, ReDI will continue to be expanded widely next year, implementing more new initiatives like ReDI Plus and ReDI Referral, which will benefit more target groups.
"The ministry hopes Programme ReDI's strategic synergy with the retail industry players will continue to be strengthened in other future initiatives like the Pasar Rahmah and Gaya Hidup Rahmah initiatives, which will be introduced next year (2024)," Fuziah said.
Earlier, the deputy minister flagged off participants of the Programme ReDI 6 Hours Challenge Rakyat Digital held at a hotel in Langkawi.
During the challenge, participants were required to carry out advocacy and promotional activities regarding e-payment methods to traders within six hours.
— Bernama
