Rebecca PY MALAYSIA, 27 JULY 2026 – Bank Rakyat and Paysys by NTT DATA today announced the launch of Malaysia’s first Android EMV soundbox payment solution with integrated voice notification functionality and digital receipts, marking a significant milestone in advancing financial inclusion and digital payment adoption among SMEs across the country.
The launch builds on the collaboration between Bank Rakyat and Paysys to deliver accessible payment solutions that support financial inclusion and accelerate digital payment adoption among Malaysian SMEs. The Android EMV soundbox device combines secure payment acceptance, real-time voice transaction notifications, and digital receipt capabilities in a single compact terminal, giving merchants an affordable way to manage digital payments while improving transaction visibility and operational efficiency.
Powered by the Kozen N2 Android EMV device, the solution supports Visa, Mastercard, MyDebit, e-Wallets, and contactless payments. Merchants receive instant voice notifications upon successful transactions, offering immediate payment confirmation and greater confidence during daily operations. By consolidating payment acceptance and transaction verification into one device, the solution streamlines business operations while supporting Malaysia’s continued shift towards a more inclusive, cashless economy.
Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank Rakyat, said access to modern financial services should be available to businesses of every size, noting that MSMEs form the backbone of Malaysia’s economy. He said equipping them with accessible, secure, and easy-to-use payment solutions is essential to their growth and competitiveness, and that the collaboration with Paysys introduces a first-of-its-kind Android EMV soundbox device that enables merchants to accept digital payments with greater confidence, in line with Bank Rakyat’s Untuk Semua aspiration.
Jeremy Low, Chief Operating Officer of Paysys, said the company’s focus is on making advanced payment technology more accessible to businesses across Malaysia. He said the collaboration with Bank Rakyat brings innovation and practicality together in a single device that lets merchants, especially SMEs, accept payments, receive instant transaction confirmations, and issue digital receipts seamlessly, helping businesses operate more efficiently while supporting the growth of Malaysia’s digital economy.
Key benefits of the Android EMV soundbox payment solution include:
The collaboration reinforces Bank Rakyat’s commitment to empowering businesses through innovative financial solutions while strengthening Paysys’ mission of delivering future-ready payment technologies that support merchants at every stage of growth.