The Sun, 26 Jul 2010

MASTERCARD Worldwide has made this year’s Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival even more exciting.

From now to Sept 16, MasterCard holders can expect a slew of promotions and privileges during this eight-week sale extravaganza.

According to Jim Cheah, MasterCard Worldwide vice-president and senior country manager for Malaysia and Brunei, MasterCard has been collaborating with Tourism Malaysia on the annual nationwide mega sale carnival since 2000 as the official card for the carnival.

Cheah said: "Over the years, the list of participating malls and airports across the nation has been growing as a result of MasterCard’s commitment to offer exceptional shopping experiences to our cardholders.

"Therefore, we continue to play an active role in supporting the government’s aspiration of positioning Malaysia as a leading shopping destination."

On top of this, MasterCard is doing its bit to help promote the wondrous natural beauty of Sarawak this year by offering eight lucky cardholders the chance to experience a priceless eco-travel package to the Land of the Hornbills.

Winners will get to explore the cultures of Sarawak, experience a tropical paradise from a tree house chalet within an exotic rainforest resort and live it up in one of Sarawak’s premier five-star resorts with Mount Santubong as its backdrop.

Every week for these eight weeks during the mega sale, simply charge your purchases from participating outlets on your MasterCard and you are automatically entered for this grand prize contest.

The more you swipe your card, the more chances you have of winning one of these eight packages.

That’s not all as MasterCard will also be giving away two Apple iPads every week throughout the mega sale.

Each transaction charged to your MasterCard during this promotion period automatically entitles you to a chance to win one of these 24 prizes. Three winners will be chosen through computerised selection each week.

So don’t miss the chance to be a winner while you enjoy the many sales, offers and promotions at all the participating outlets and shopping malls nationwide at the great Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival this year.

Among others, Tropicana City Mall is one of the participating malls.

This fantastic promotion is also available at KL International Airport, KLIA-LCCT, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kuching International Airport, Langkawi International Airport and Penang International Airport.

Apart from the many attractive offers on sale, there are also a wide variety of enticing promotions given by award-winning restaurants and trendy cafés as well as luxurious spa retreats.

MasterCard also presents its cardholders with attractive privileges at over 20 hotels across Malaysia.