S Pay Global — Sarawak’s “Cashless Engine” Going National and Global
Sarawakians 📣
Our very own S Pay Global has reached a major cashless payment milestone.
✨ It is now accepted at over 2 million DuitNow QR merchants nationwide — simply scan and pay, anywhere in Malaysia.
Did you know?
This is no longer just a “Sarawak e-wallet”.
It is a nationally connected, globally positioned digital payment system 🌏
From Sarawak → Malaysia → the world.
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S Pay Global — Platform Overview
Key Information
• Platform Name: S Pay Global
• Type: Sarawak-owned e-wallet
• Former Name: Sarawak Pay (2017)
• Rebranded: S Pay Global (2021)
• Initiated by: Sarawak Government
• Technology & Operations: SAINS + SiliconNet Technologies
• Regulator & Driver: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA)
• National Integration: PayNet (DuitNow QR)
• International Network: UnionPay
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Nationwide Acceptance — A Major Breakthrough
Full DuitNow QR Integration 🇲🇾
Effective 18 November 2024:
• ✅ Accepted at 2 million+ DuitNow QR merchants nationwide
• ✅ Works across all banks and platforms
• ✅ Dining, shopping, bills, daily spending — all in one app
• ✅ Seamless usage from Sarawak to Peninsular Malaysia
📱 No need to carry cash
📱 One phone, one scan
📱 A true nationwide cashless experience
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Beyond Nationwide — A Global Payment Vision
Sarawak Premier
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari has stated:
“We want S Pay Global to be more than just for Sarawak —
it should be a global mobile payment system.”
Cross-Border Payment Vision
• Integrated with UnionPay
• Supports cross-bank and cross-network QR payments
• Designed for international tourists
• Positioning Sarawak as a global digital payment hub
🌍 Visitors from Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, China, South Korea, Cambodia
will eventually be able to scan and pay instantly.
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What Can S Pay Global Do?
Core Features
• QR merchant payments
• Peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers
• Utility, telco & bill payments
• Mobile top-ups
• Government service payments
• Digital distribution of financial aid
📌 No traditional bank account required
📌 Especially beneficial for rural and remote communities
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From “Sarawak Pay” to a Global Platform
Key Milestones
• 15 Nov 2017 — Sarawak Pay officially launched
• 2018–2022 — Integrated into Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy
• 4 Mar 2021 — UnionPay integration
• 2021 — Rebranded as S Pay Global
• 2024 — DuitNow QR integration (nationwide breakthrough)
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Driving Financial Inclusion — Reaching Rural Sarawak
One of S Pay Global’s core missions is simple but powerful:
Digital finance without geographical barriers.
• Collaboration with BSN
• Coverage across rural and remote areas
• Reduced travel to physical banks
• Financial access for all Sarawakians
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A Key Platform for Government Aid & Daily Life
Major Use Cases
• SKAS (Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance)
• RM1,200 living allowance for university students
• Digital distribution of government subsidies
📊 As of February 2025:
• 560,000+ SKAS beneficiaries registered
• One of the Sarawak government’s most important digital disbursement platforms
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By the Numbers — Strong Performance
As of November 2024:
• 💰 Total transaction value: RM 4.2 billion
• 👤 Registered users: 770,000+
• 🏪 Registered merchants: 91,000+
• 📈 Continuing rapid growth
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The Future: AI × Blockchain
Upcoming enhancements include:
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Blockchain-based security
• Higher efficiency and stronger protection
• International-grade payment standards
🎯 Clear goal:
To stand shoulder-to-shoulder with world-class e-wallet platforms.
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More Than an E-Wallet — A Sarawak Pride
S Pay Global is not just about convenience.
It represents:
• The backbone of Sarawak’s digital economy
• Forward-thinking government leadership
• A major step toward a cashless society
• A key engine driving Sarawak’s 2030 Cashless Vision
From local roots to national reach — and onward to the world.
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📱 S Pay Global is not just an e-wallet.
It is a digital financial infrastructure shaping Sarawak’s future.
Do you think S Pay Global will become
Malaysia’s most iconic government-led e-wallet platform?
