Malaysia`s Mega Sale Carnival 2008 now on

Kuala Lumpur - It is now mid-year and in Malaysia it is pulsating with the excitement of various events, one of which is the much-anticipated Malaysia`s annual Mega Sale Carnival (MMSC).

For 59 glorious days, from July 5th until September 1st, the MMSC will work hard to whip up a fabulous shopping frenzy with the MMSC tide set to sweep the nation up in a whirl of mind-blowing promotions as well as tempting bargains.

No matter if you are local or simply passing through, one can expect to be served a tantalising shopping spread, designed to satisfy even the most seasoned shopper.

Recently, this year, on July 5, the MMSC was launched for the ninth time. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Malaysia and the Shopping Malaysia Secretariat, the MMSC 08 was launched in brand new style in staggered sessions at various malls throughout the four major shopping precincts in Klang Valley of Kuala Lumpur.

The finale of the grand opening sessions of the MMSC was held at the Pavilion, in the capital`s renowned shopping district of Bukit Bintang, was officiated by YB Dato` Ong Hong Peng, Secretary General of Malaysia`s Ministry of Tourism.

The exciting kick offs were held simultaneously at Sunway Pyramid, 1 Utama, Mid Valley Megamall and The Garden, Berjaya Times Square and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
From the moment of the launch till the end of the shopping season, shoppers can look forward to themed sale promotions, shopping contests, redemption programmes, carnivals, late night sales and entertainment shows.

MasterCard Worldwide, the official card of the MMSC since the inception of the programme for the eighth consecutive year running, presents the `Shop, Eat and Rejuvenate with MasterCard` programme with its astounding RM100,000 cash prize.

Each transaction made with a MasterCard card within Malaysia, entitles the cardholder to an automatic entry and a chance to win fantastic prizes.

With shopping enthusiasts in mind, leading malls around Malaysia are also opening the doors to a world of privileges and redemption opportunities exclusively for MasterCard cardholders.

Purchases made on MasterCard cards will be accompanied with a gift redemption at all participating malls and the opportunity to participate in the `Shop, Eat and Rejuvenate` programme. At the end of the campaign period, one grand prize-winner will walk away with RM$50,000 while five secondary winners will be rewarded with RM$5,000 each.

So be sure to catch the late night shopping sprees at Sunway Pyramid on August 29th and Gurney Plaza, Penang on August 31st. Patrons of the Giant Hypermart in Bandar Puteri Puchong and Bachang Utama, Melaka will be happy to know of the extended late hours on August 2nd, 30th and 31st respectively.

Lucky shoppers can also stand the chance to win five free shopping vouchers weekly, each worth RM$100 as well as other freebies from various shopping malls when you play an online game on www.virtualmalaysia.com. These goodies are up for grabs over an 11-week period from June 16th till August 31st 2008.

A special Mega Sale Shopping Carnival Package will be available during this sale period too. Tourists who sign up for the offer will be taken on a tour to key shopping locations to get a taste of the various shopping spreads Kuala Lumpur has on display.

100,000 copies of the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival Tourist Privilege Cards will be distributed to foreign tourists at hotels, shopping malls and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), in an effort to lure tourists to take part in this shopping extravaganza.

The card entitles the bearer to discounts or special offers at various retail outlets. Further information on these privileges can be obtained from www.malaysiamegasale.com.my.

The fun and fever of the MMSC will be especially evident in Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru and Miri. From fashion, haute couture, accessories, jewelleries and cosmetics to sophisticated electrical and hi-tech equipments, handicrafts and unique tidbits - an endless array of products and services will be on offer at unbelievable prices with some going up to 70 per cent discounts on selected items. So don`t miss out on this mid-year shopping fiesta and make sure that you find yourself strolling the shopping malls of Kuala Lumpur and make sure that you catch some bargains from this year`s Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival. By Amin Hosni

Source: http://www.brunei-online.com (July 11, 2008)
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