PETALING JAYA: Digital cross-border payments company WorldRemit on Thursday launched its money transfer services from Malaysia.
WorldRemit customers can now send money from Malaysia, in addition to 50 other countries including the UK and the US, to more than 130 destinations. Depending on their location, customers can choose from multiple payout methods for the recipient including bank deposits, payments to mobile wallets, cash pick-up and mobile airtime top-up.
WorlRemit country director for Malaysia Ridzuan Aziz said that since 2010, it has disrupted traditional money transfer methods by delivering services that customers can access via smartphones at their convenience.
“With communities across the world having to change their lifestyles due to the disruption caused by Covid-19, we’re proud to play our part in making sure our customers can continue to support those dearest to them throughout this challenging time.”
According to the World Bank, migrant workers account for 15% of the Malaysian workforce making Malaysia home to the East Asia and Pacific region’s fourth largest migrant population. Migrants make a significant contribution to Malaysia’s economy and support their loved ones by sending substantial amounts of money transfers back home. World Bank data shows that remittance outflows from Malaysia have increased by more than 500% since 2016.
The WorldRemit service will be available to customers in Malaysia using its app or web platform.
The service is expected to see widespread adoption in major urban centres, as well as serving the increasing number of migrant workers who are employed in plantations and other rural locations. For migrant workers, this will provide added convenience as they can avoid having to make long journeys to send money transfers from traditional shop fronts.
WorldRemit is fully licensed with a Class-B remittance license issued in February 2021 by Bank Negara Malaysia.
