MDEC Selects BigPay as Official E-Wallet Partner for eRezeki Programme
by Fintech News Malaysia December 8, 2021Digital bank aspirant BigPay announced that it is has been selected as the official e-wallet provider for the Geng #SayaDigital-eRezeki programme by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
BigPay will provide full access to its suite of fintech solutions like e-money account with an attached Visa/Mastercard card, bill payments, budgeting, international and local bank transfer to help them manage their finances.
Launched in 2015 by MDEC, the eRezeki programme enables Malaysian citizens, especially low-income groups, to generate income opportunities via online sharing economy platforms.
Through comprehensive profiling, training and onboarding, the eRezeki participants are matched with digital work in line with their respective skills.
This year, MDEC aimed to onboard 25,000 participants acquired from 500 Geng #SayaDigital eRezeki across the nation.
In a statement, they said the partnership is aligned with BigPay’s commitment to support MSMEs and freelancers, with key products such as micro-credit, earned wage access and micro-savings poised for roll-out in the near future.
Salim Dhanani
“As a Malaysian homegrown business, we are thrilled to partner with MDEC and support the mission of leading Malaysia’s digital economy forward.
The eRezeki program is especially close to our hearts as it is in line with our commitment to drive financial wellbeing and inclusion for Malaysians, particularly to MSMEs and freelance segments.”
said Salim Dhanani CEO & Co-Founder of BigPay.
Mahadhir Aziz
“Digital technology has made it possible for the sharing economy to be part of the growth of the digital economy, enabling Malaysians and MSMEs to generate additional income and contribute to the growth of the nation.
I would like to welcome BigPay onboard onto the programme and together, we can assist our fellow Malaysians towards better livelihood and for all to enjoy the benefits brought about by our burgeoning digital economy,”
said Mahadhir Aziz, CEO, MDEC.
