The time to partay post-MCO style this Raya has finally arrived! After two years of not being able to properly celebrate Hari Raya (kudos to you guys for being such outstanding citizens!), we ended up missing so many things that we used to take for granted, even the boring ones.
We asked a few Malaysians to share what were some of the little things they rindu about Raya, and some of their answers amused the heck out of us!
1. “Never thought I’d be excited for the balik kampung jam & long queues at the R&R!”
Aslam, 31
“Even before I could drive, the thought of being stuck in the car for TEN HOURS just to balik Kuantan was a nightmare. But now, I see the traditional annual jam as a sign of the good times I can expect to have with family and friends. Even so, I NEED to remember to bring an empty bottle for the jam, in case I cannot tahan my bladder! ”
2. “No more bad reception during online catch-up calls!”
Lishana, 21
“Alhamdulillah I managed to stay close with my kampung childhood friends during MCO. When it was Raya, we had online video calls every day so that they can teman and celebrate with me. But ah, sometimes the line is so bad that we could barely hear or see each other! Then we’d have to end the call earlier and I’ll be left alone. Not anymore, because I can finally see them in person soon! Going to peluk my girlfriends so tight when I see them! ”
3. “Can’t wait to be in my peaceful and homely kampung!“
Inas, 25
“I used to think kampung life is SO boring! But after getting stuck in KL and working almost literally non-stop for two years straight, I started missing the old-timey and worry-free atmosphere of my hometown.
Tbh I rasa so burnt out. This is why I really look forward to getting away from the city: to finally spend time with family and nature, while I clear my head to figure out the next step in my life, InsyaAllah. ”
4. “Now I have a reason to do actual Raya shopping in malls!”
Fadhlin, 33
“Since my family and I only celebrated online, I malas nak pergi shopping for new clothes when no one is going to see them. No point lah! Now that we konfem can balik kampung, I’ve been on a shopping spree for beautiful baju kebayas which I’ll DEFINITELY wear, as well as get gifts for my parents and adik-adik.
And of course, how could I ever forget to take #OOTD Raya pics with my girlsss?! ”
5. “Finally going to use up ALL my replacement leaves for a two-week-long break!”
Zaid, 27
“I ALWAYS take one week off for Raya holidays, because I don’t see my family that often. But since I couldn’t see them for the past two Rayas, memang no reason to take extra off days lah – which is why I’m taking an extra-long Raya vacay this year! It’s like I’m using the replacement leaves of not celebrating previous Rayas to make up for it. ”
What’s Raya without family or friends?
Malaysians memang going all out to have the most ons Raya this year like we’re making up for lost time. Even though we don’t say it out loud, it’s always better when we celebrate any happy occasion, especially Raya, with our friends and family. Goes to show how important the bonds we have in our life are.
So thankful to have such loving bonds in our lives!
And to remind us how grateful we are for our life bonds, Maybank is celebrating Hari Raya with us the way it should be with #IkatanDisyukuri, encouraging us to rekindle ties with our loved ones this Raya.
Here are all the exciting goodies you can expect when you “BerHari Raya” with Maybank’s #IkatanDisyukuri:
A) Spend with Maybank cards = Raya-rific rewards!
Shop with any of your Maybank cards, and you’re in the running to win prizes that’ll definitely amp up your Raya, including:
- Grand Prize: Mercedes-Benz A200
- First Prize: Honda City Hatchback 1.5L E
- Special Prizes:
- RM5,000 Duit Raya (Maybank Visa Credit Card only)
- 70” Samsung Smart TV (Maybank Mastercard Credit Card only)
- Gold Bar 999 – 20 gram (Maybank Amex Charge/Credit Card only)
Mercedes-Benz A200
Simply spend a minimum of RM50 in a single transaction to earn qualifying entries. Thus, the more you pay with Maybank cards, the higher your chances of winning!
Plus, you also stand to win RM50 cashback every week just by spending! All you need to do is be one of the first 500 customers every week to accumulate RM1,000 in total spending. It’s THAT simple!
Here’s how you can join the contest, as well as what you can do to increase your chances of winning BIG!
Plus, a bazaar’s worth of shopping deals and discounts await you with Maybank cards, from beauty and fashion to home & living, and dining!
Raya shopping is now definitely better with Maybank cards.
Here’s a glimpse of what juicy Maybank Raya shopping perks await you:
- Beauty & Wellness
- Mangosteen: 20% OFF sitewide, excluding Home Accessories & Collaborations
- Bakhache Hampers: 10% OFF Pre-Order + 5% OFF on ‘Makan Minum’ Hamper
- Dining
- Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur: 15% OFF food bill
- Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur: 20% OFF Muhibbah Malaysia Dinner Buffet at The Courtyard
- Fashion & Jewellery
- Birkenstock: 15% OFF with minimum spend of RM150 on normal price items
- Kapten Batik: 15% OFF for selected items.
- Grocery
- Happy Fresh: RM20 OFF with minimum spend of RM120 (New customers only)
- Fandbee: Get RM20 E-Voucher with a minimum spend of RM300
- Home & Living
- Sony: Up to 53% OFF on selected models
- Ashley Furniture: Extra 10% OFF on dining series + RM100 rebate on delivery fees for minimum spending of RM5k
- Travel & Hotel
- Berjaya Langkawi Resort: 15% OFF Best Flexible Rates + 20% OFF total bill for F&B
- 4D3N London City Break: Price per pax from RM2,990 only
Ashley Furniture (For illustration purposes only)
Click here to find out ALL the deals you can enjoy with Maybank cards this Raya.
B) Saving for future Rayas just got better!
At the end of the day, Raya isn’t just about spending; it’s also about saving for our future so that we can take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Thankfully, Maybank found a way to make saving even more fun!
Save & win up to RM110,000 in cash prizes when you and your loved ones Save & Grow Together-gether!
However, you can’t win the RM110k cash prize alone – you’ll need your loved ones’ help to unlock ALL six levels to win the grand prize!
Thus, you’ll need to invite as many of your friends and family members as possible to register for the Save & Grow Together-gether campaign! Only then will you unlock even more levels to reach the maximum cash prizes of RM110k! We’ve unlocked Level 3 already, so just two more levels then all of us will be in the running to win that RM110k!
Pretty fun family activity, right? Plus, you’ll even be encouraging them to start saving so they can win the cash prizes too! Sounds like a win-win!
Click here to find how you can Save & Grow Together-gether!
Additionally, another way you can also start saving for a comfortable future is by signing up for a secure investment like Maybank’s very own Maybank ASB Financing/-i.
For as low as RM42 monthly, you can sign up for a shariah-compliant financing for ASB unit trust to secure your future!
This means instead of forking out your own money, you can leverage on Maybank’s funds to invest and get consistent dividends yearly. It’s also a low risk AND long term investment, with a financing period of up to 35 years!
Furthermore, you can easily apply for Maybank’s ASB Financing-i on Maybank2u fuss-free! That’s a convenient investment you can only get at Maybank.
Click here to find out more about Maybank’s ASB Financing-i for the future of your loved ones.
Omg, so many good deals, prizes and savings promos! Surely a Raya worth remembering!
Be sure to check out Maybank’s #IkatanDisyukuri webpage, so you can BerHari Raya kaw-kaw with your loved ones and cherish every moment you have together!
This post first appeared on WORLD OF BUZZ.