KUALA LUMPUR: Touch 'n Go eWallet is offering its growing 16 million users a protection solution by offering the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher Programme, an initiative by the Malaysian government to extend social protection to the B40 group.
Through the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher Programme, RM75 vouchers are given to eligible Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) recipients effective January 2022 to help them purchase Perlindungan Tenang products that cover death, property damage, accidents and others from licensed insurance companies and takaful operators.
"Approximately 270,000 Malaysian citizens from the B40 group have received the benefits of Perlindungan Tenang in January 2022 and 70 per cent of them have claimed it through Touch 'n Go eWallet.
"By using technology and innovation effectively, we can offer this added value and custom protection solution to all users. This affordable and beneficial insurance offers eligible participants a peace of mind," said TNG Digital Sdn Bhd's chief executive officer, Ignatius Ong in a statement.
Through a seamless and convenient experience, users can claim the product directly from their Touch 'n Go eWallet and get insured instantly.
According to Touch 'n Go eWallet, eligible participants just need to navigate through their eWallet app to enter. Upon selecting the participating providers in the app, users just need to click "Tebus Sekarang" to submit their application.
Thereafter, an email will be sent by the insurer within seven working days informing on the status of the application.