The quest for truly seamless urban mobility in Malaysia has long focused on the friction point of parking. While the nation has largely transitioned away from cash and paper tickets, drivers in 2025 still face multiple systems, different card requirements, and the inevitable delay at the exit barrier.
The solution emerging as the definitive trend for Smart Parking Malaysia in 2026 and beyond is no longer a single technology, but a unified dual payment ecosystem. Pioneered by TimeTec Parking, this comprehensive approach combines two powerful features: ultimate automation via LPR-based Auto-Deduction or eWallet Direct, and universal flexibility via DuitNow QRPay. This synergy promises to revolutionize the parking experience, making it faster, touchless, and more accessible than ever before.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Foundation: License Plate Recognition (LPR) and True Automation
- 2. Pathway 1: eWallet Direct—The Ultimate Seamless Experience
- 3. Pathway 2: DuitNow QRPay—The Universal Flexibility Standard
- 4. A Trend Built on Synergy and Choice
- 5. Accelerating Urban Mobility into 2026
1. The Foundation: License Plate Recognition (LPR) and True Automation
The backbone of this future-proof parking solution is License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology. LPR fundamentally shifts the parking model from card-based access to vehicle-based identity.
The moment a vehicle enters a parking site, the LPR system records the car plate as the unique entry reference. This eliminates the need to wind down a window, search for a card, or collect a physical ticket. This digital registration lays the groundwork for two distinct, ultra-efficient payment pathways, giving operators the power to offer both ultimate convenience and universal flexibility, or even for the connection to some next activities in the era of digital transformation.
2. Pathway 1: eWallet Direct—The Ultimate Seamless Experience
For the modern urban commuter who prioritizes speed, TimeTec’s system facilitates the most advanced parking experience: LPR Auto-Deduction (often branded as eWallet Direct).
This pathway offers a completely zero-stop entry and exit. It is designed for users who have linked their vehicle’s license plate number to their preferred eWallet app. The system uses the LPR entry record to track the duration. Upon exit, the parking fee is calculated, and the system instantly triggers an auto-deduction from the user’s registered digital wallet. The barrier gate lifts automatically, and the driver drives straight out—no stopping, no scanning, and no payment action required at the exit lane.
This frictionless model is far superior to traditional card systems, removing the risks of insufficient balance, card degradation, or having to physically tap a terminal. It represents the pinnacle of automated, smart parking technology.
Touch ‘n Go, Setel, GoNet eWallets and Flexi App are among the payment apps joining this bandwagon thus far and expected to have more eWallets to take part in the 2026.
3. Pathway 2: DuitNow QRPay—The Universal Flexibility Standard
While the LPR auto-deduction system offers the ultimate convenience, it requires users to pre-register their vehicle. What about casual parkers, visitors, or those who prefer to keep their car plate unlinked? This is where the DuitNow QRPay integration becomes indispensable, ensuring that the system is truly accessible to every Malaysian.
At the exit lane, the system calculates the fee and displays a unique, dynamic DuitNow QR code on the LCD screen. This single QR code can be scanned and paid using any mobile banking or eWallet app that supports the national DuitNow standard.
As the national interoperable QR standard, DuitNow QRPay ensures that drivers are never forced to download a new, specific app just for parking. Whether the user prefers a major banking app (like those provided by the anchor financial institution supporting this rollout) or a popular non-bank eWallet, the payment process is unified, fast, and secure. Once the payment is verified, the gate opens instantly.
4. A Trend Built on Synergy and Choice
The combination of LPR parking method, equipped with combination of eWallet Direct and DuitNow QRPay positions TimeTec’s platform as the leading cashless and touchless parking solution for the foreseeable future. This dual approach provides an optimal solution for every user profile:
- For eWallet Direct tied-up user: The seamless, zero-stop automation of LPR Auto-Deduction for daily use.
- For Non-eWallet Direct tied-up user: The universal flexibility and instant payment of DuitNow QRPay using their existing payment app.
As Mr. Teh Hon Seng, CEO of TimeTec Group, noted, the DuitNow QRPay system is designed as an alternative payment method that has the tendency to become more popular than card systems, setting a new benchmark for convenience and operational efficiency.
5. Accelerating Urban Mobility into 2026
This initiative is part of a national push toward contactless urban mobility. The benefits for parking operators are substantial, including a more cost-effective payment channel supported by a lower Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), facilitating system upgrades.
The rapid adoption of this technology is already underway. TimeTec expects to have 100 parking sites QRPay-ready by the first quarter of 2026, including Menara Merdeka 118. For sites already equipped with LPR, integration is a straightforward upgrade supported by the rollout program.
By combining trusted financial infrastructure with cutting-edge smart parking technology, the dual payment system offered by TimeTec is more than just a passing novelty. It is the evolution of LPR parking systems, offering unparalleled convenience and choice that will define the Smart Parking Malaysia experience for 2026 and beyond.
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