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Rakuten Kobo launches Kobo Plus subscription service in Malaysia

By PriceShop News March 20, 2025

Rakuten Kobo has introduced Kobo Plus in Malaysia, an all-you-can-read subscription service that provides unlimited access to a vast library of digital content. The service offers over two million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks, catering to a variety of reading and listening preferences.

Kobo Plus is available through the Kobo Books App for iOS and Android devices, as well as directly on Kobo eReaders. The subscription library includes a broad selection of genres, from bestsellers and literary classics to thrillers, romance, and nonfiction.

Kobo Plus is available in three different subscription tiers to suit different reading habits. The Kobo Plus Read plan, priced at RM27 per month, grants unlimited access to eBooks. For the same price, the Kobo Plus Listen plan offers unlimited audiobooks. Alternatively, users can opt for the Kobo Plus Read and Listen plan at RM35 per month, which includes both eBooks and audiobooks.

Users can sign up through the Kobo Books App or on Kobo eReaders. Those interested in Kobo’s range of eReaders can explore the available models on the official Kobo website.

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    Touch ‘n Go eWallet introduces new LPR Parking feature

    By Timothy Teoh March 17, 2025

    Touch ‘n Go has integrated LPR Parking (License Plate Recognition Parking) into its eWallet service. LPR Parking enables seamless parking payments by automatically deducting the fee from a user’s eWallet without them needing to tap their card at the scanner upon exit.

    When entering a car park, the system scans your vehicle’s license plate and sends a notification with your car plate number and location, along with a reminder to ensure sufficient balance in your eWallet.

    Upon exit, the system calculates the parking fee and deducts it automatically from your eWallet balance.

    There are no additional fees for using LPR Parking, nor is there a minimum balance required to enter parking lots.

    According to Touch ‘n Go, LPR Parking will still function even if your phone runs out of battery (in which case the system will rely on the last recorded eWallet balance for the deduction) or if there is no internet connection.

    If you find that you have insufficient funds in your eWallet upon exit, you can still make payment using other methods, such as a Touch ‘n Go card.

    How to enable LPR Parking on Touch ‘n Go eWallet

    You can enable Touch ‘n Go LPR Parking in 5 simple steps:

    • Step1: Launch your TNG eWallet and tap “More” under the “My Favourites” section on the home screen
    • Step 2: Scroll to “Transport”, tap the “Parking” icon, and select “LPR Parking”
    • Step 3: Tap “Add vehicle now” and follow the on-screen instructions to register your vehicle
    • Step 4: Enter your 6-digit PIN to confirm
    • Step 5: You’ll receive a push notification once your vehicle is successfully registered for LPR Parking

    At the time of writing, Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s LPR Parking feature only supports 12 locations, listed below. More locations are expected to support the feature in the coming months.

    Source: [1] Touch ‘n Go

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