{"id":3148,"date":"2022-06-25T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2023-11-04T13:23:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T05:23:12","slug":"duitnows-digital-experience-takes-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=3148","title":{"rendered":"DUITNOW\u2019S DIGITAL EXPERIENCE TAKES OFF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>25 June 2022<\/strong> \u2013 DuitNow, the national initiative supported by PayNet to modernise Malaysia\u2019s retail payments and drive innovation in e-payments, is offering thrill seekers an experience of a lifetime \u2013 a ride on a hot air balloon, high atop of Putrajaya at Karnival Jom Heboh \u2013 DuitNow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a nominal fee of RM1, which is required to be paid via DuitNow QR, visitors could enjoy a ride on the tethered hot air balloon. Operating from 8am-11am and 6pm-9pm on the 25th and 26th of June, the hot air balloon will hover over the skyline, lifting off from Anjung Floria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DuitNow aims to show how easy its service is for small transactions. DuitNow QR\u2019s compatibility lets consumers scan and pay with any mobile banking or e-wallet. Merchants and users can easily transact with one DuitNow QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.minimeinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_9545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38838\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7763157894736843;width:896px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khairuan Abd Rahman, Director of Retail Payment and Services for PayNet, said \u201cDuitNow is thrilled to partner with Karnival Jom Heboh as \u2018Rakan Cashless Jom Heboh\u2019. QR codes are a major contributor in the drive to a cashless economy, fueled by the permeation of e-payments in every layer of society, especially among the B40 segment. DuitNow leads the charge on this, and with e-commerce and omnichannel retail becoming more common, it\u2019s crucial to ensure that merchant touchpoints are ingrained into our daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides enjoying hot air balloon rides, the public will be able to enjoy a variety of other fun activities at the PayNet DuitNow set-up, which includes a bubble balloon activity, face painting, and an Instagrammable corner, perfect for family pictures to capture precious moments. Furthermore, DuitNow plans to bring the hot air balloon and other on-ground activities to other states after Putrajaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PayNet is Malaysia\u2019s premier payments network and central infrastructure for financial markets. We innovate, build, and operate world-class payment systems and financial market infrastructures that safely, reliably, and efficiently enable the functioning and development of Malaysia\u2019s financial system as well as the economy as a whole. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is PayNet\u2019s single largest shareholder, with eleven Malaysian\u2019s Banks as joint shareholders. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paynet.my\">www.paynet.my<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>25 June 2022 \u2013 DuitNow, the national initiative supported by PayNet to modernise Malaysia\u2019s retail payments and drive innovation in e-payments, is offering thrill seekers an experience of a lifetime \u2013 a ride on a hot air balloon, high atop of Putrajaya at Karnival Jom Heboh \u2013 DuitNow. 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