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Watchdata Powers Touch’n Go to Launch Malaysia’s First LED Transit Card

07/11/2025

Watchdata partners with Touch’n Go (TNG) to deliver Malaysia’s first LED-embedded transit card, combining advanced payment technology with user-centric design.

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Product Innovation: Beyond Payment, It’s a Sensory Experience

“See the Light, Trust the Transaction” Watchdata’s LED-embedded transit card improves payment assurance through real-time visual feedback:

•  Instant Confirmation: The LED illuminates upon successful NFC transactions, eliminating guesswork at toll gates or retail checkouts.

•  Zero Latency: Proprietary chip architecture ensures ultra-fast processing—The added LED feature introduces zero latency.

•  Climate Resilience: Waterproof coating protects against Malaysia’s tropical humidity, ensuring proven durability across extensive transaction cycles.

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Localized Mastery: Built for Malaysia, Loved by Malaysians

“One Card, Infinite Possibilities” Tailored to Malaysia’s unique ecosystem:

•  Seamless TNG e-Wallet Sync: Top-up via 7-Eleven counters, Shell stations, or in-app balance transfers—Reload points are available nationwide.

•  Universal Compatibility: Works across all TNG terminals and legacy NFC systems, bridging generational gaps in payment infrastructure—from Kuala Lumpur’s AI-powered turnstiles to Penang’s retro bus card readers, ensuring no device is left behind in Malaysia’s digital leap.

•  A Playful Spark in Every Tap: The “You Light Up My Life” slogan adds whimsy to payments, transforming routine transactions into moments of delight—like a friendly wink confirming your morning coffee purchase.

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Watchdata’s Global Pedigree, Local Execution

“30 Years of Secure Innovation, Now Powering Your Daily Commute” As the backbone of this innovation:

With 30+ years in secure payment solutions, 6 billion+ global deployments across 70+ countries, and 3 SEA support hubs, we ensure reliable end-to-end service.

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Future Vision: Smarter Cities Start Here

This solution redefines transit payment reliability through visual verification and universal compatibility. Watchdata and TNG will continue collaborating to advance urban mobility innovation.

As urban landscapes evolve, our commitment remains: to embed adaptive intelligence into every card—whether LED-lit or standard NFC—ensuring they become silent enablers of Malaysia’s smart city ambitions.

Human-Centric Innovation: Prioritize intuitive interactions where technology fades into the background, leaving only seamless experiences.

Scalable Interoperability: Build bridges between today’s systems and tomorrow’s unimagined technologies, ensuring every card remains a dependable tool for long-term progress.