KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — In response to the government’s call for a cashless society in Malaysia, the Health Ministry has taken the initiative to introduce the use of Boost e-wallet for medical services at its health clinics. Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the cashless payment service...
Tuesday, 26 Nov 2019 09:47 PM MYT
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad launches the e-wallet pilot project at the Cheras Health Clinic in Kuala Lumpur November 26, 2019. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — In response to the government’s call for a cashless society in Malaysia, the Health Ministry has taken the initiative to introduce the use of Boost e-wallet for medical services at its health clinics.
Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the cashless payment service was aimed at diversifying payment methods and enhancing the efficiency of counter service delivery.“This cashless payment facility will not only provide convenience and comfort to patients, but will reduce the waiting time, which is a major problem facing patients,” he told reporters after launching the Boost e-wallet at the Cheras Health Clinic, here, today.
“In the next two years, we want to expand and operate nationwide as long as our facility has internet access and patients are still using their mobile phones.The initiative was organised in collaboration with Axiata Digital Ecode Sdn Bhd and RHB Islamic Bank Berhad. — Bernama
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