More Lounge Access for Standard Chartered WorldMiles World Mastercard Cardholders

• By CompareHero.my
• July 10, 2019

There’s a slight revision to cardholders of Standard Chartered’s WorldMiles World Mastercard credit card. It basically gives you more access to airport lounges.

Effective 1st August 2019, cardholders of the credit card will be able to gain access to four different airport lounges.

KLIA

• Plaza Premium Lounge (24 hours)
• Flight Club (24 hours)

klia2

• Plaza Premium Lounge (0400 – 0000 hours)
• Wellness Spa (0700 – 0000 hours)

Not only will cardholders gain access to these lounges, but they will also be able to enjoy all the facilities, including shower, food and beverage, internet access, and luggage storage facilities.

Currently, cardholders are only able to access the Plaza Premium Lounge in both KLIA and klia2

Source: Standard Chartered

Maybank Air Miles – Redeem up to 2,000,000 Air Miles per year

• By CompareHero.my
• July 9, 2019

As of 1st August 2019, a Maybank credit card holder may redeem up to a maximum of 2,000,000 Air Miles per the calendar year regardless of any airlines.

These Air Miles can then be used for redemption of Enrich Miles with Malaysia Airlines, or even KrisFlyer Miles with Singapore Airlines too. On top of all that, enjoy 5x access to the Plaza Premium Lounge too and you will be able to save more when you book your hotel rooms and car rentals through Entre. Get the best rates for your hotel rooms and car rentals, and also receive complimentary upgrades to the packages you purchase.

As such, the following Maybank credit cards will be affected :

• Maybank 2 Cards Premier Reserve American Express®.
• Maybank World Mastercard
• PETRONAS Maybank Visa Platinum

Other privileges that come with your Card remain unchanged.

(Source : Maybank)

Countries Malaysians Can Travel to Visa Free in 2019 [INFOGRAPHIC]

• By CompareHero.my
• July 5, 2019

Updated on 5th July 2019

Travelling is becoming a hobby for most Malaysians, especially of the Gen Y (millennials). It is understandable as travel is becoming affordable with flights getting cheaper and the availability of Airbnb removing the costs of expensive hotels rates. Not to mention the minimalist travelling style today; a backpack is all you need!

It also helps that Malaysian citizens hold one of the most powerful passports in the world.

Malaysia’s passport ranks as the 13th* best in the world

Malaysia’s passport ranks at number 13 globally in Henley & Partner’s Passport Index of the world’s most powerful passports. Henley & Partners is a global citizenship and residence advisory firm that’s based in London, they specialize in residence and citizenship programs.

List of Visa-free & Visa-on-arrival countries for Malaysians

ETIAS Visa in 2021 for Malaysians

If you’re planning to travel to EU countries, you may want to do it before 2021. In February, 2018, it was announced that a new immigration processed, the European Travel Information and Authorization system (ETIAS) will be a legal and mandatory requirement for those traveling from a visa-free country.

In 2021 onwards, all Malaysian citizens will have to apply for an ETIAS Visa via an online application system before travelling to EU countries in the Schengen Zone. There are several requirements:

• A valid passport
• An email address
• A credit or debit card for payment

The ETIAS visa, however, will allow Malaysians to travel between the countries in the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days only and is valid for 3 years. Malaysians under the age of 18 need not apply nor pay for the ETIAS visa.

Countries which require the ETIAS visa include:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Portugal
• Sweden
• Finland
• Denmark
• Lithuania
• Latvia
• Estonia
• Poland
• Slovakia
• Hungary
• Slovenia
• Italy
• Greece
• Czech Republic
• Malta
• Iceland
• Norway
• Switzerland
• Monaco (microstate)
• San Marino (microstate)
• Vatican City (microstate)

RM1 levy for all flights from Malaysia

From 1st January 2018, all passengers leaving from Malaysia will have to pay an additional charge of RM1. This is following the changes made to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) Act 2015. The regulatory charge is to cover Mavcom’s operational costs because the government will stop funding it after 2017.

However, passengers leaving from Malaysia will gain benefits as changes to the law will give Mavcom more authority. Mavcom will be able to impose penalties for airlines that do not comply to the guidelines for competition, regulatory fees, and charges. This means passengers can be rest assured that airlines will be better regulated, and passenger rights will be better taken care of.

If you’re looking for a personal loan to help you fund your holiday dreams, compare the best loans on CompareHero. We’re committed to helping Malaysians save time and money with our free comparison tools. Don’t forget to use your air miles credit card when buying your tickets, you’ll earn points and possibly get to redeem new flight tickets during your next trips!
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Alliance Bank Credit Card Updates: Visa Infinite & Platinum Revision

• By CompareHero.my
• July 4, 2019

Alliance Bank is revising the benefits of the Visa Infinite & Platinum credit card effective 1st August 2019. Read up about the revisions here!

Alliance Bank Visa Infinite Credit Card

Effective 1st August 2019, the Visa Infinite Credit Card will no longer have Priority Pass Membership to access airport lounges worldwide, and will lose complimentary access to Plaza Premium Lounge KLIA 1. In addition to that, there will be a reduction of Timeless Bonus Points awarded for every RM1 spent on domestic retail transactions from 2x to 1x.

It is a loss for Alliance Bank Visa Infinite credit cardholders, though the card still retains its 5X Timeless Bonus Point benefit for every RM1 spent on overseas retail transaction.

Alliance Bank Platinum Credit Card

Effective 1st August 2019, cardholders of the Alliance Bank Platinum credit card will lose complimentary access to Plaza Premium Lounge KLIA 1. Access to the lounge will have to be borne by the cardholders.

It is quite unfortunate that these cards will be losing their airport lounge access. On the bright side, however, the Alliance Bank Platinum credit card is retaining its spending benefits of 3x Timeless Bonus Points for every RM1 spent overseas.

Source: Alliance Bank

GSC, TGV, and MBO Cinema Promotions [UPDATED JULY 2019]

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GSC, TGV, and MBO Cinema Promotions [Updated]

Last updated on 4th July 2019

Everyone likes to unwind a little by catching the latest action blockbuster, comedy, or romance film, be it a midnight movie or a lovely Sunday matinee. The prices of movie tickets, however, have been increasingly expensive. That’s why we’re compiling this list of the latest promotions at the local cinemas to help you save, as well as some credit cards that’s suitable for the busy movie-goer. (more…)