SOUQA Fintech Sdn Bhd, the operator of Shariah-compliant payment gateway PayHalal, has set its sights on Indonesia by partnering with Jakarta-based PT Kirana Investama Nusantara.The investment firm, partially owned by non-governmental organisation Yayasan Desa Emas Indonesia, also runs the government-backed village-centric industry programme Gerakan Desa Emas or locally known as Desa Emas.
The partnership will enable both entities to operate PayHalal in enhancing the Desa Emas initiative by providing a range of Shariah-compliant online platforms including for payment services, payment collection products and e-commerce market services to participating entrepreneurs.