MAXIS CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR with SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR ITS CUSTOMERS

07/02/2013

2/7/2013

MAXIS CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR ITS CUSTOMERS

Introduces Grandfather Stories, a video series featuring story sharing about age-old traditions, on the Maxis YouTube channel

30% discount on IDD calls to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, UK and US on 10 February

50% discount on all on-net calls on 10 and 11 February

Maxis management team distributed nian-gao (sticky rice cakes) to customers at the KLCC Maxis Centre

MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release

Kuala Lumpur, 7 February 2013

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Malaysias leading integrated communications service provider, Maxis Berhad (Maxis), is rewarding its customers with special offerings and discounts on calls and roaming, as well as introducing a new Chinese New Year video series called Grandfather Stories, which features grandfather sharing stories about age-old traditions. All eight videos can be viewed at Maxis YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/maxis. Alternatively, customers can also scan the special QR code on Maxis Chinese New Year prints ads to view the videos. Customers will also have the opportunity to share their very own stories on Maxis official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Maxis or on Twitter at #yehyehstories.

Maxis special offers and validity periods on calls and roaming this Chinese New Year include 30% discount on IDD calls to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States on 10 February 2013. Additionally, there will be a 50% discount on local calls to Maxis and Hotlink numbers from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on 10 and 11 February 2013. Both these offers will be reflected in the customers following months bill.

Meanwhile, customers can also make calls to home from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for only RM2.99 per minute with Maxis Easy Callback service. To activate this service, customers just need to dial *100# from their mobile phones. This promotion is valid from 10 to 28 February 2013.

To add further excitement to this years Chinese New Year festivities, Maxis today presented customers at the KLCC Maxis Centre with special nian-gao or sticky rice cakes as well as a box of chopsticks in appreciate of their valuable support. Maxis management team were also present in traditional Chinese New Year attire and greeted customers at the KLCC Maxis Centre, where they distributed the special gifts. Yeh Yeh or Grandfather, the star of the Grandfather Stories video series, also joined Maxis management team during this special event.

Cheong Mei Foong, Maxis Head of Brand, said, Chinese New Year is a time of joy and celebration with loved ones, and Maxis is excited to bring this cheer to our customer by rewarding them with special offers and promotions. Additionally, with the introduction of our new Grandfather Stories video series, we hope to reconnect customers with their roots and traditions with the use of technology, especially during this festive season.

For further information on Maxis Chinese New Year initiatives, please visit www.maxis.com.my

- End -

LINK:	http://www.maxis.com.my/mmc/index.asp?fuseaction=press.view&recID=719...
	See more stories from maxis

Most recent headlines

05/01/2027

Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be demoed at CES 2026

Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...

01/06/2026

Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026

January 6 2026, 05:30 (PST) Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026 Throughout the week, Dolby brings to life the latest innovatio...

02/05/2026

Dalet Flex LTS Delivers Smarter Search, Faster Editing, and an AI-Ready Foundation for Modern Media

Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, t...

01/05/2026

NBCUniversal's Peacock to Be First Streamer to Integrate Dolby's Full Suite of Premium Picture and Sound Innovations

January 5 2026, 18:30 (PST) NBCUniversal's Peacock to Be First Streamer to ...

01/04/2026

DOLBY AND DOUYIN EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATON OF CREATORS WITH DOLBY VISION

January 4 2026, 18:00 (PST) DOLBY AND DOUYIN EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATON OF CREATORS WITH DOLBY VISION Douyin Users Can Now Create And Share Videos With Stun...

18/03/2026

SMPTE Unveils 2026 NAB Show Educational Presentations

SMPTE Unveils 2026 NAB Show Educational Presentations Brie Clayton March 18, 2026 0 Comments SMPTE , the home of media professionals, technologists, a...

18/03/2026

Auditel Ad Campaign Shot on Blackmagic PYXIS 12K

Auditel Ad Campaign Shot on Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Brie Clayton March 18, 2026 0 Comments LED wall virtual production blends 12K open gate acquisition w...

18/03/2026