Your Say: How does phasing out Kopitiam card affect seniors and other users? TODAY readers weigh in

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Your Say: How does phasing out Kopitiam card affect seniors and other users? TODAY readers weigh in
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Should Kopitiam retain its physical cards? TODAY readers discussed the topic this week, after FairPrice Group — which runs the food court and coffee shop chain — said that it would be

Senior citizens interviewed by TODAYMany readers agreed, saying the move risks leaving the elderly behind. The card is also useful for children and others who might not have access to the app, they added. A handful of readers lauded the change, urging users to adapt to it, while others suggested having a combined card for various services. Here’s a selection of comments:“The Silver Generation is made up of different groups of people.

It is just so myopic to terminate the cards.“Sometimes seniors need domestic helpers to buy food too. Who would hand over their phone to their helper with the login password?”“Not easy for old folks to download and use the app. Please let them continue with the Kopitiam card. Helpers are also not familiar with the app.”“Overall, it's better using the app. You need to queue to top up the card. There's a non-refundable fee and the card will expire after two years.

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