KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay Cardholders will have a chance to own intricate hand-finished gifts rich in Malaysian heritage when they shop at four Malaysian airports from 1 April 2016. Cardholders with card numbers starting with "62" can look forward to free Royal Selangor pewter products when they spend above RM500.
Shoppers in Penang International Airport and Langkawi International Airport need only spend a minimum of RM500 to receive a complimentary pewter chopstick rest from Malaysia pewter icon Royal Selangor. Shoppers in KLIA and KLIA2 can look forward to a complimentary Royal Selangor name card holder with a minimum spending of RM1,500.
To claim their gifts, shoppers can accumulate up to three same-day receipts to redeem these exclusive gifts at the respective airports. This gift-with-purchase promotion runs from 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016.
Mr Wenhui Yang, General Manager of UnionPay International Southeast Asia said, "Last year, we partnered MAHB for a 3 month promotion in KLIA2 and it was very successful, with more than double in year-on-year growth for transactions volume. That's why we are pleased to make it bigger and better this time, extending the promotion to include KLIA, Penang International Airport, and Langkawi International Airport."
"This year's campaign is launched at a time when we are seeing a surge of tourists visiting Malaysia. Passenger traffic at the four airports alone was 57 million in 2015," added Mr Yang.
He explained why UPI chose Royal Selangor pewter as gifts. "Royal Selangor is Malaysia's premier purveyor of quality pewter and a recognised brand worldwide. The brand has collaborated with international luxury names and remains a hallmark of Malaysian craftsmanship. Visitors and locals alike will be excited to receive such a gift. We at UnionPay strive to always bring the best to our customers in the countries that we operate in," said Mr Yang.
Mr Yang believed UPI and Malaysian tourism make good partners too. "Asia Pacific is the second-most preferred destination in the world, with substantial potential for further growth. Growing alongside Malaysia's tourism rates are travellers who prefer to use UnionPay when making purchases. The acceptance rates of UnionPay cards at local ATMs are over 90%, and merchant acceptance rates are planned to increase this year."
The strengthening acceptance of UnionPay cards in Malaysia solidifies the importance of this partnership, making it timely and will generate an even more attractive shopping experience in the airports.
About UnionPay International
UnionPay International (UPI) focuses on the growth and support of UnionPay's global business. In partnership with more than 1000 institutions worldwide, UPI has enabled card acceptance in more than 157 countries and regions outside the Chinese mainland with issuance in 40 countries and regions with over 5 billion cards issued worldwide. UPI provides high quality, cost effective and secure cross-border payment services. As the world's largest cardmember base, UPI ensures convenient local services to a growing number of global UnionPay Cardholders and merchants.
In ASEAN, UPI has enabled ATM, POS acceptance and card issuance across all the 10 countries. UPI started its business in Malaysia in 2006. UnionPay cards are accepted at over 90% of ATMs and at close to 60% of the local merchants.
About Malaysia Airports
Malaysia Airports manages and operates 39 airports in Malaysia and one international airport in Istanbul, Turkey. The 39 airports in Malaysia comprise 5 international, 16 domestic and 18 Short Take-Off and Landing Ports (STOL Ports). It also provides airport management and technical services for the development, operation, maintenance and management in overseas international airports. On November 30, 1999, Malaysia Airports became the first airport company to be listed in Asia.
KL International Airport (KLIA), its flagship airport was recently voted as the Large Airport of The Year at the CAPA Awards for Excellence in Asia Pacific Aviation 2014. KLIA was also thrice voted as the Best Airport (15-25 million passengers per annum) in the 2005 AETRA awards, 2006 ACI-ASQ awards and 2007 ACI-ASQ awards while the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT-KLIA) was named CAPA Low Cost Airport of the Year at the CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence 2006. Malaysia Airports has also received numerous awards that acknowledged its commitment in service, community engagement, corporate responsibility and organisational excellence.
KLIA has taken a big stride in the realisation of becoming a global integrated hub by launching the Next Generation Hub concept, an initiative aiming to position the ultra-modern airport as a complete hub for all. Its KLIA2 terminal dedicated to low-cost carriers and the world's largest was opened in May 2014.
MAHB is listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Malaysia").
For more information on MAHB, please visit www.malaysiaairports.com.my
