PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 14 -- Malaysians eligible for the RM30 e-wallet incentive from the government will begin receiving the money tomorrow, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said today.

The one-off payment is part of the federal government's move to encourage the adoption of cashless payments in Malaysia.

According to Lim, the payment will be made via the three e-wallet operators - GrabPay, Boost and Touch 'n Go - that have partnered with the government.

Applicants can choose from one of the three platforms to apply for their e-cash.

Malaysians aged 18 and above with an annual income of less than RM100,000 qualify for the initiative, which will cost the government RM450 million.

"The e-wallet operators would also improve the RM30 free money g...