The Best 2020 Ang Pao Guide: Who To Give & How Much?
- By CompareHero.my
- January 20, 2020
Chinese New Year is back.
It’s a time for the massive heatwave, house visitation and incessant snacking. But more importantly, it’s also a time of the year where you either give or receive ang pao — a cultural act that is built on centuries-old tradition and history.
Which also means there are bound to be grey areas. Did you ever have questions on how much to give or who to give? Ever wondered if you are required to give the elderly even if you are not married?
We’re here to simplify the process. Follow the flowchart below and you’ll never go wrong!
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Where To Shop For CNY Goodies On A Budget
- By CompareHero.my
- January 17, 2020
Written by Diana Lee.
As much as we love celebrating Chinese New Year, there’s bound to be a hole in your pocket after spending on preparations such as home decor, snacks, fashion, and red packets!
To make CNY this year easier on your pocket, here’s a guide to shop for CNY goodies on a budget. Read on for the best CNY offers and promos available for you.
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Home Decor, Clothes & Gifts
Retail Shopping
Being surrounded by vibrant hues of red and auspicious CNY tunes playing in the air, who wouldn’t enjoy retail shopping during pre-CNY season? Here are some of the places going all out with their CNY promotions:
Exclusive for Standard Chartered credit cardholders: Spend RM800 at any of the specialty stores within The Gardens Mall to redeem a bento bag with a set of bamboo tableware and a pack of unique CNY packets. For more info click here.
Exclusive for Maybank card members: Spend RM288 in a single receipt in SOGO Malls and stand a chance to win an RM888 SOGO Gift Card. For more info click here.
Online Shopping
Don’t have the luxury of time to do retail shopping in person? We’ve rounded up some of the best CNY shopping deals available online:
Exclusive for Citibank card holders: Get RM25 off when you spend a minimum of RM100 via the Lazada App. Use the promo code CITINC25.
*Only applicable for new Lazada customers.
For more info click here.
Exclusive for Citibank card holders: Get RM22 off when you spend a minimum of RM250 for CNY clothes of selected brands in Zalora. Use the promo code CITICNY22.
*Valid until 31 March 2020.
For more info click here.
Exclusive for HSBC card members: Enjoy 20% off when you purchase CNY hampers, flowers and gifts with an HSBC/HSBC Amanah debit/credit card/-i. Offer is applicable for direct booking via www.giftlab.com.my with promo code: HSBCCNY20.
For more info click here.
Do-It-Yourself Home Decor
Do you have a lot of leftover red packets from previous years? Reuse them as CNY decorations this year! These easy tutorials will spruce up your home all the same:
Create your own cute CNY lanterns at home using recycled red packets!
Nothing represents prosperity more than having mini ‘God of Prosperity’ a.k.a 小財神 at home!
Finally, the ‘Year of the Rat’ is not complete without decorations of cute rats!
Food
Chinese New Year Snacks
Snacks are an important part of Chinese New Year, as it doesn’t feel like the New Year if your house isn’t filled with delectable snacks stored in clear containers with bright red lids!
Most people prefer to make simple Chinese New Year snacks at home without blowing up their budget. It’s because when you purchase these snacks, most of the time you’re paying additional for the packaging too. Hop over to your nearest bakery for fresh ingredients, get a few containers and bake/fry away with these simple recipes:
- Arrowhead Chips (Ngaku) symbolizes ‘good life’ for the Chinese. Since the process are tedious, it’s a very meaningful gesture only given to close relatives. Learn how to make these chips the easy way:
- Dried Prawn Rolls (Hae Bee Hiam) are famous CNY snacks, as prawns symbolize fortune and happiness while spring rolls represent wealth. Learn how to make traditional Hae Bee Hiam here:
- In Hokkien, pineapple is translated as ‘ong lai’ which literally means ‘prosperity come’. Learn how to make these ‘prosperous’ pineapple tarts yourself:
Otherwise, impress your family and friends with these novelty Chinese New Year snacks:
Speciality Chicken Bak Kwa with Golden Salted Egg flavor. This collaboration between NerdUnit, PowerPlant and ChickenProject will be a unique snack for your home. Get 18 pieces and a mystery gift for only RM49 (195g).
To order, click here!
Giant Ong Lai Tart Ice Cream from Inside Scoop. Who needs regular bite-sized pineapple tarts when you can have a giant one? This unique dessert is made up of mango sorbet & vanilla bean ice cream that is covered in mandarin orange mousse with caramelized pineapple and mandarin orange jelly center, on top of an almond pie crust.
It is priced at RM135.70. Get it here!
Golden Yuzu Osmanthus Jelly with Goji Berries in the shape of a Koi Fish by Eat & Treats Bakery. Impress your guests with this prosperous dessert.
Priced at RM108, available right here!
Yee Sang
When it comes to Yee Sang, there’s no compromise, as it represents your fortune and luck all year round. Here’s a list of the best Yee Sang deals with premium ingredients. After all, it’s only once a year!
Red Chinese Cuisine @ Pullman Hotel: Starts from RM98++ onwards and available for dine in and takeaway.
Choose from a variety of toppings including premium seafood such as sea urchins, abalone slice, soft shell crab or Australian Wagyu Beef slice.
Li Yen @ The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur:
Choose from 5 variations beginning from RM118++ with toppings such as golden fish skin, silverfish, Japanese kelp, sakura shrimps, truffle slices and more
Yen @ W Hotel KL:
Choose from 3 types: Norwegian Salmon Fish Yee Sang with sea grapes, Tempura Crispy Lobster and Soft Shell Crab Yee Sang with dried lettuce, and the Caviar, Gold Flakes, Truffles Oil and Abalone Yee Sang. Price starts from RM118++ onwards.
Shanghai @ JW Marriott KL:
Choose from a wide variety of Yee Sang starting from RM108++. Go big or go home with the Lobster and Geoduck Yee Sang!
We hope this guide will help to ease your CNY budget this year.
Gong Xi Fa Chai!
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We’ve Compared Top 4 Pocket WiFis And Found The Best Deal!
- By CompareHero.my
- January 15, 2020
Written by Diana Lee.
Having Internet access is crucial regardless of travelling for work or for leisure. From communicating with business counterparts to updating your ‘gram, having access to the Internet contributes to a great travel experience.
It’s also crucial to have a good connection. Without high speed Internet , you won’t be able to do basic things like downloading images in email, loading Google Maps, browsing social media, search for food recommendations, and many more activities at the touch of your fingertips.
So, how can you be sure you have the best and fastest Internet connection while travelling abroad? Fret not, there are plenty of ways to gain access:
Traveler’s sim card/roaming rates from existing telco service provider.
Pros: Easiest option because you only need to call your telco service provider to activate.
Cons: Expensive roaming rates.
Public WiFi
Pros: Doesn’t cost a cent but readily available.
Cons: Not safe because there could be hackers, and you would be disconnected when moving from one place to another.
Pocket WiFi
Pros: Huge data allowances with lightning fast speed (usually 4G) for a small price.
Pros: Can connect up to numerous devices at a time.
Pros: Secure and private network.
Cons: Carry around a small physical device.
Among the three options, the best would be travelling with a Pocket WiFi because the pros heavily outweigh the cons (which actually is not a problem, considering the small device can be fitted even into your skinny jeans).
Since Pocket WiFi is the best option, we did a comparison between 4 popular brands to see which has the best offer in Malaysia. We also understand that pricing and features vary from destinations, therefore we selected one of the most popular holiday spots among Malaysians to compare: JAPAN.
WIYO is a Hong Kong based brand that provides portable Internet abroad including Indonesia, New Zealand, Korea, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong, Europe and of course, Japan. For the purpose of this article, we’ve compiled specific details pertaining to Japan below.
| Price | RM11/day for unlimited data (Japan) |
|---|---|
| How to rent |
Online via http://www.wiyo.my |
| Collection point |
KLIA2 |
| Delivery |
Yes. RM20 per way, 1 day before your departure date. |
| What's included |
Device pouch, TravelWiFi, Travel Adapter, Charging Cable. |
| Speed |
4G LTE |
| Shared Devices | 5 to 10 |
| Battery Life | 8 to 10 hours |
| Late Return Fee | Late penalty equivalent to "rental day rate x 1.5 times" will be charged per each late day, 6%GST applies. |
| Cancellation Fee | After a payment is made, a customer may cancel anytime, with the following cancellation fees applied:
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| Add Ons | Powerbank: RM4/day |
| Insurance | Not available |
| Accidental Loss & Damage |
Deposit will be deducted:
*T&C applies |
Roaming Man
Roaming Man differs from the rest in the list as it offers single country wifi packages as well as a combination of wifi packages for those who are country hopping — for both South East Asia and North East Asia countries. Since we’re only focusing on Japan, we’ve summarized details per below.
| Price | RM12/day for unlimited data* (Japan) |
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| How to rent |
Online via https://www.roamingman.my/ |
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| Collection point |
KLIA and KLIA2 |
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| Delivery |
Yes. Only applicable in Johor and Penang. Normal Delivery: RM13 two ways. |
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| What's included |
Device pouch, Travel
WiFi, USB Cable. |
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| Speed* |
4G for 5GB data, and 384kbps at unlimited 3G speed |
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| Shared Devices | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
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| Late Return Fee |
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| Cancellation Fee | RM30. Cancellation fee will be charged for order which is cancelled less
than 10 days from the travelling date. |
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| Add Ons | Powerbank: RM6/day | |||||||||||||||
| Insurance | RM20/device
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| Accidental Loss & Damage |
*T&C applies |
Samurai WiFi
Samurai WiFi is one of the more popular choices when it comes to travelling to Japan. One of the features that stood out was the 24 hours technical assistance provided to help users anytime of the day.
| Price | RM18/day for unlimited data (Japan) |
|---|---|
| How to rent |
Online via https://www.samuraiwifi.com.my/ |
| Collection point |
KLIA, MidValley or their office (Solaris). |
| Delivery |
Yes. RM10 for Klang Valley area. RM20 for outside of Klang Valley. Delivery requires 3 days. |
| What's included |
Pocket Wifi, Adapter, USB Cable, Pouch |
| Speed |
4G. Up to 187.5Mbps. |
| Shared Devices | 5 to 10 people |
| Battery Life | 6 hours |
| Late Return Fee | If late return the device after the return date which mentioned above, we will charge the price multiply 1.5 than normal price/day |
| Cancellation Fee | If the cancellation is done after we shipped the item to your address, we will only charge RM80 as the cancellation fee. |
| Add Ons | Powerbank: RM4/day |
| Insurance | RM12/day |
| Accidental Loss & Damage |
Device: RM600 Pouch: RM50 Adapter: RM25 Power Bank: RM200 |
Travel Recommends
Last but not least, is a cult favourite among travellers: Travel Recommends. This brand is highly recommended by travel bloggers and influencers.
Here’s why:
- It offers the ease of connectivity through overseas WiFi router rental and also overseas prepaid SIM cards.
- It has the lowest rates for portable WiFi.
| Price | RM10/day for unlimited data (Japan) |
|---|---|
| How to rent |
Online via https://www.travelrecommends.com/my/ |
| Collection point |
KLIA2, Penang Airport, Johor Bahru City Counter, Sabah City Counter |
| Delivery |
Yes (Free nationwide delivery) |
| What's included |
Device pouch, TravelWiFi, Travel Adapter, Charging Cable |
| Speed |
3G/4G |
| Shared Devices | 6 |
| Battery Life | 6 to 8 hours |
| Late Return Fee | A late fee of RM30 per day will be imposed from the second day of the indicated return date of the rental period. This means user would have one day’s grace period to return the TravelWiFi kit from the indicated return date. |
| Cancellation Fee | RM50 |
| Add Ons | Powerbank: RM6/day |
| Insurance | RM30/device (Covers you for accidental loss or damage of items) |
| Accidental Loss & Damage |
If no insurance purchased:
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The best way to find out if a plan is suitable, is to try it out for yourself! Here’s the perfect deal made for you:
Get 3 days worth of Travel Recommends WiFi for FREE* when you buy Allianz travel insurance through us.
First 100 customers will get a Barry Smith Travel Pillow
(minimum purchase of 4 days travel WiFi)
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#CHeats: Top 8 Chinese Restaurants For CNY Reunion Dinner With Discounts
- By CompareHero.my
- January 10, 2020
Written by Diana Lee.
How time flies, Chinese New Year is just 2 weeks away! Unsure where to have reunion dinner this year? Fret not – we’re here to help!
We’ve shortlisted the top 8 best restaurants within Klang Valley for your reunion dinner this year: complete with price comparisons, menu details, and special offers available!
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- Shang Palace @ Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Red Chinese Cuisine @ Pullman Hotel KLCC
- YEN @ W Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant @ Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Brasserie 25 @ Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
- Lai Po Heen @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Tao Chinese Cuisine @ InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Dragon-i
Shang Palace @ Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Awarded for ‘Best Service’ at T.Dining’s Best Restaurant Awards, Shang Palace is a great choice for those who want a reunion dinner served with top notch traditional dishes. This year, Shang Palace’s Chinese New Year menu is available between 2nd January to 8th February as listed below.
- Great Prosperity Set Menu, RM238 per pax (min 4 pax)
- Rich Fortune Set Menu, RM288 per pax (min 6 pax)
- Happy Reunion Set Menu, RM398 per pax (min 6 pax)
*All sets come with Yee Sang and steamed Ninko.
Yee Sang ranges between RM99 to RM388. Select from 5 different varieties:
- Korean Snow Pear
- Smoked Salmon
- Tempura Soft Shell Crab and Shimeji Mushroom
- Crispy Fish Skin & Jellyfish
- Sliced Abalone with Caviar
Premium Abalone Poon Choy (pictured above) worth RM1,988 for 10 pax. It includes 10 head abalone, sea cucumber, Japanese dried scallops, goose web, king prawn, roasted duck, steamed chicken, sea moss fish ball, dried oysters, dried fish maw, bean curd sticks, sea moss, baby cabbage, mushrooms, white radish, gluten, oyster mushroom, and premium yam.
11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations: +603 2074 3900 or restaurantreservations.slkl@shangri-la.com.
Red Chinese Cuisine @ Pullman Hotel KLCC
Designed with a modern chic twist, Red Chinese Cuisine offers an atmospheric dining space, with four exclusive VIP rooms ideal for private family reunions!
Available between 2nd January to 8th February, Red Chinese Cuisine offers 3 reunion set menus to pick from (for 10 pax):
- Spring and Happiness Set (RM2,088)
- Prosperity Set at (RM2,388)
- Golden Prosperity Set at (RM2,888)
Prosperity Poon Choi is also available upon order, with ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, dried oysters, tiger prawns, fish maw, scallops, mushrooms, roast duck, free range chicken, Chinese cabbage, and abundance money bags.
There are two portions:
- RM388 for 4 pax
- RM888 for 8 pax
Last but not least, Yee Sang is also available starting from RM98 onwards. Best of all, all these are also available for take-away (for those who wish to celebrate at the comfort of their own homes).
Hotel & Residences, Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Jalan Conlay, 50450, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations: +603 2170 8888 or restaurants@pullman-klcc.com
YEN @ W Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Located on the 11th floor overlooking the beautiful skyline of Kuala Lumpur city, YEN is famous for redefining Chinese classics in contemporary ways.
For this Chinese New Year, YEN offers:
- 4 exclusive reunion set menus (Happy Reunion Set Menu) for RM288+ per pax
- 4 varieties of Yee Sang – with a special twist using Singapore’s “The Golden Duck” salted egg yolk fish skin as one of the secret ingredients.
Give this place a try if you’re a big fan of the salted egg yolk fish skin! But book as early as possible to avoid disappointments as there are only two seatings available on the 24th:
- First seating: 5:30PM – 8:00PM
- Second seating: 8:30PM – 10:30PM
121, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations: +603-2786 8888 or b&f.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant @ Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant offers one of the most affordable set menus in this list.
Available for both lunch and dinner from 2nd January to 8th February, their Chinese New Year reunion menus (priced from RM158+ per pax) offer a wide variety of prosperous Chinese dishes!
Some of the must-order dishes this Chinese New Year includes:
- Braised Free Range Chicken with Black Moss & Ginseng
- Stir-fried Baby Abalone with Four Varieties of Vegetables
- Braised Stuffed Dried Oyster with Vegetable
- Golden Spare Ribs with Pineapple and Wine
- Steamed Garlic Kuruma Prawns with Glass Noodle
- Simmered Trio Vegetables with Rice Broth
- Braised Pork Knuckle with Black Moss
- Traditional Crispy Prawn Roll
- Signature Steamed Estuary Garoupa on Lotus Leaf.
There are also 5 variations of Yee Sang available, priced between RM78.00 nett – RM158.00 nett (half/full) portions.
2, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations: +603 2144 8750 or fbkl@concorde.net
Brasserie 25 @ Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Craving for something different this year, other than the typical Chinese New Year set menus? How about a buffet at KL’s most iconic tea boutique: Brasserie 25!
Unlike the quintessential buffet spread, Hotel Stripes will be serving special Chinese New Year edition ‘Prosperity Man Tao’ in addition to barbecued meats and a dessert buffet just for Chinese New Year reunion on the 24th of January this year.
The Sizzling Reunion Dinner is priced at RM98 nett per adult and RM48 nett per child.
25, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations: email enquiry@stripeskl.com or book online.
Lai Po Heen @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Wish to have a lighter, healthier, yet auspicious reunion meal? You can have delectable dim sums for a change.
For Chinese New Year reunion this year, Lai Po Heen offers two dim sum set menus for lunch.
Longevity set (RM188 per pax) includes steamed fluffy buns filled with barbecue chicken, deep fried yam dumplings and steamed baby abalone and chicken Siew Mai.
Happiness set (RM238 per pax) on the other hand includes steamed prawn and water chestnut dumplings with gold leaf, deep fried roasted duck dumplings, and braised money bag filled with sea treasures and wok fried garden greens.
But whats a reunion dinner without a prosperity toss right? Order the MO Signature Yee Sang for only RM120 for a half portion and RM240 for a full portion. Otherwise, choose from 5 different varieties such as:
- Abalone Yee Sang (RM238 half / RM476 full)
- Canadian Surf Clam Yee Sang (RM230 half) / RM460 full)
- Yellowtail Yee Sang (RM180 half / RM360 full)
- Salmon Yee Sang (RM168 half / RM328 full)
- Vegetarian Snow Pear Yee Sang (RM98 half / RM196 full)
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations: call +603 2330 8798, email mokul-fb@mohg.com or book online.
Tao Chinese Cuisine @ InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Wish to enjoy a reunion dinner without constraints of a set menu? Head over to Tao Chinese Cuisine for à la carte Chinese New Year offerings! Select from a wide range of prosperous Chinese dishes or dim sum.
Their “Chinese New Year Special A La Carte Menu” includes:
- Premium double boiled soups, abalone and sea treasures, poultry, seafood, desserts and many more.
- Available from 24th January to 8th February.
- Prices start from RM22 per dish.
Their “A La Carte Dim Sum Menu” includes:
- Handcrafted bite-sized creations, such as pan-fried glutinous rice rolls with cheese, unagi and bonito flakes, steamed barbecue chicken bun, baked baby abalone puff with foie gras and more.
- Only available from 25th January to 8th February.
- Prices of each dish starts from RM18.
165, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur.
For reservations, book online.
Dragon-i
For those who don’t want to have Chinese New Year reunion dinner in a hotel, you can visit the mall instead. When it comes to authentic chinese restaurants in a mall, nothing beats Dragon-i!
Here are some of our favourite Chinese New Year offerings by Dragon-i this year:
- Prosperity Abalone Treasure Pot Feast (RM568)
- Signature Prosperity Abalone Treasure Pot Feast (RM738)
- Jelly fish and vegetable Yee Sang (RM68)
For reservations: +603-7806 3188
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Your Guide To IG-Worthy Christmas Trees In Malls Across Klang Valley [2019]
- By CompareHero.my
- December 19, 2019
It’s that time of the year again where the familiar sights and sounds tell us Christmas is just around the corner. The jingling of bells, faint Christmas music, shimmering lights and towering Christmas trees all decked in a myriad of shinies.
But what’s a celebration if there are no photos to commemorate the joyous occasion? While it is the season of giving and all things jolly, it is also the perfect opportunity to capture memorable moments with your loved ones.
Thinking of where to get the best Christmas photos? Look no further than in shopping malls. Don’t worry about combing through the malls in Klang Valley for the most outstanding ones, here are 5 interesting and unique Christmas themes we’ve found this year that will be sure to impress your Instagram followers.
Star Wars
Are you a Star Wars fan?
Head over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to admire the unique Star Wars themed Christmas decor that is designed in conjunction with the highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker blockbuster.
Step into the mall and you’ll see a gigantic Millennium Falcon right smack in the middle of the centre court guarded by life-sized Sith Troopers. This replica of the iconic ship in the popular Sci-Fi film is measured at 30ft by 40ft, and made it into the Malaysian Books of Records for being the largest of its kind.
Pick a side: the Light or the Dark side. Roam through this futuristic festive zone and take part in interactive experiences at the Hyper Drive and Cockpit Access stations. This is also your chance to take pictures with some of the characters in Star Wars. Meet and greet C-3PO, R2-D2 & First Order Stormtroopers.
This intergalactic playground will attract the likes of both young and old.
Dine with your loved ones after the memorable experience.
Use your Maybank credit card and enjoy up to 40% off across these dining outlets in Pavilion.
Dreamy White Christmas
It’s a dreamy white Christmas down in The Gardens Mall. Expect to see pine cones delicately covered in snow, glimmering warm lights, frosty baubles, sparkling icicles and more. Use this chance to take pictures with the royal antique carriage, white polar bear and reindeer figures — every corner is a picture-perfect opportunity.
Don’t miss out on exciting events such as a musical trio, dance performances, meet and greet with Santa and Ms Claus, and more.
If you’re going Christmas shopping, use your Standard Chartered credit card to swipe away. Standard Chartered credit card holders get to redeem a set of two dessert plates and cutlery if they spend RM1,100 in a single receipt at any of the specialty stores.
Disco Balls
You can count on Berjaya Times Square to wow visitors year in year out for Christmas. Well-known for their Christmas decor in large scales, this year’s celebration definitely lived up to its reputation with their theme: A Christmas Glitter, Malaysia’s Biggest, Brightest and Most Celebrated Christmas Celebration.
Step into the Ground Floor Central of Berjaya Times Square and you’ll be greeted by giant read and silver baubles hanging from the ceiling, encapsulating a massive Christmas tree. Look closely and you’ll notice they are actually large sized sparkling disco balls.
Take part in fun activities filled with Christmas musical performances, dance performances, Santa Claus walkabout, magical train rides, arts and craft workshops and more.
Bring home more than just photos. Spend a minimum of RM350 in no more than 4 receipts in the same day, and bring home a limited edition ambient crystal ball lamp which comes in 2 collectible designs.
We Bare Bears
Everyone’s favourite Cartoon Network bear trio are making a special appearance this Christmas in Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya. In fact, they’re the stars of the show this year. Head over to Paradigm Mall this year for a festive celebration filled with the three popular adorable characters of We Bare Bears, Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear decorated all over the mall.
Standing proudly at 8.3m in height and 4.5m in width, this year’s Christmas tree made its way to the Malaysian Book of Records for ‘Most Number of We Bare Bears on a Christmas Tree’ with 1,202 plushies.
You won’t go bored here. Enjoy a long list of shows and plenty of activities such as dance performances, caroling, coloring contest, clay ornaments workshop, cupcake decorating and We Bare Bears meet and greet. Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear are even up for adoption, where proceeds will go to several orphanages.
If you’re holding an HSBC credit card, snag the exclusive We Bare Bears duffle bag if you spend a minimum of only RM150 in a maximum of 3 combines receipts within the same day.
Nutcracker
This year, the affluent Bangsar Shopping Centre celebrates the festive season with a classic Christmas figure: the nutcracker. Here you’ll find humongous nutcracker soldiers and a Santa Claus in gold standing tall at the entrance of the mall. Decked out in red, gold and silver, the regal design of the interior will be a picturesque opportunity for all.
Indulge in fine musical performances such as ballet, saxophone ensemble, brass band, and more. There are workshops for the little ones, as well as pop up markets selling accessories, clothes as well as gifts.
CIMB credit card holders get to redeem exclusive BSC casserole sets with a minimum spend of only RM500.
See also: Last Minute Christmas Gifts Under RM50
