If you’ve ever wondered what the future of money looks like, Malaysia just handed us a front-row ticket. And it came wrapped in recognition, innovation, and a whole lot of digital sparkle. At the Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Awards (MEEA) 2025, PayNet once again honoured the movers, shakers, and game-changers who are powering the nation’s digital payment revolution. And yes, the spotlight was definitely bright.
In this article, we dive into the highlights of PayNet MEEA 2025, celebrating the incredible achievements that continue to make cashless living a reality for Malaysians everywhere. Let’s roll.
A Night Dedicated To Digital Progress
Themed “Leading Progress, Recognising Impact,” MEEA 2025 brought together the biggest names in banking, fintech, retail, and, for the first time ever, the media industry. Hosted at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, the ceremony highlighted how far Malaysia’s digital ecosystem has come. This is all thanks to collaborative efforts from financial institutions, businesses, and technology innovators.
Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Dato’ Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour graced the event.
Celebrating The Leaders Of e-Payment Excellence
A total of 30 winners across 22 categories walked away with top honours, showcasing excellence in areas like innovation, inclusion, governance, and digital expansion.
Some headliners from the night include:
- RHB Bank Berhad – Best e-Payments Bank
- TNG Digital – Best e-Payments (e-Wallet), Best Financial Inclusion (Joint), Digital Transformation Leadership
- Shopee Mobile Malaysia & TikTok Shop – Best Online Merchant
- Petron & 99 Speedmart – Best In-Store Merchant
- GX Bank – Excellence in Digital Bank Growth
- AmBank & Bank Islam – Best Innovation
- GPay Network – Outstanding Governance Transparency
For the first time, media outlets also received recognition for their role in educating Malaysians about digital finance. Winners included Fintech News Malaysia, Star Media Group, and The Edge.
The diversity of categories proves one thing: digital payments aren’t just a banking affair anymore—they’re a full-ecosystem movement.
A Nation Surging Toward Cashless Living
PayNet’s momentum is staggering. In 2024 alone, the network processed transactions worth nearly four times Malaysia’s GDP.
Even more impressive? Malaysia now boasts over 2.9 million DuitNow QR touchpoints, making cashless payment accessible to consumers from bustling city malls to rural community shops.
It’s clear that paynet meea 2025 isn’t just celebrating what has been achieved, it’s laying the path for what’s coming next.
Beyond Awards: A Shared Mission For Malaysia’s Digital Future
While the trophies were polished and the lights dazzling, the heart of MEEA 2025 was its message of collaboration.
PayNet’s commitment remains firm: To build a payment ecosystem that is secure, trusted, efficient, and inclusive for every Malaysian.
The organisation continues to work closely with Bank Negara Malaysia and industry players to push boundaries, whether through cross-border QR interoperability or innovative financial inclusion programmes.
Malaysia’s digital payments landscape is rapidly becoming a model for the region, and events like this showcase the power of collective progress.
