Going cashless catching on among petty traders


Alternative option: Several months ago, a few operators at the market jumped onto the cashless payment bandwagon, allowing patrons to pay either by Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Boost or GrabPay.

PETALING JAYA: It was an encouraging start for Micheal Tan to do more cashless spending, as the retiree paid RM6 for a packet of jackfruit from his Touch ‘n Go eWallet at the SS2 morning market.

“This is my first time buying something from the morning market using my e-wallet. It is easy to use and very convenient.

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