[This is a sponsored article with Maybank.]

Once I used to journey again to my hometown in Penang for Chinese language New 12 months, I’d all the time be so desirous to cease by my favorite eateries whose humble stalls and retailers had been mainly native establishments. 

Chomping down on a plate of char kuey teow, expertly fried by the person my household calls Taxi Station Uncle (whose cart stall stood subsequent to a taxi station) could be a sign to me that Chinese language New 12 months had certainly begun. 

Sadly, the pandemic had made it tough for many to go to their very own Taxi Station Uncles and that will proceed to be true this yr even when journey restrictions have been lifted.

However to make it simpler so that you can proceed shopping for out of your favorite eateries—and extra importantly for them to have the ability to maintain their operations—Maybank’s Sama-Sama Lokal initiative mainly offers these eateries a web based presence by permitting them to promote their meals via the MAE app.

Getting your CNY meal delivered to the doorstep 

In Klang Valley (as a result of that’s the place I’ll seemingly rejoice the festivities this yr), eateries on Sama-Sama Lokal are a lot. However there’s additionally a wholesome record of grocery shops, confectionery retailers, and fruit peddlers too. 

With a fast search, I’ve managed to slim down choices of distributors from which to order poon choi and yee sang for the festivities. 

To assist me save on my meals, Sama-Sama Lokal is providing 28% off (most worth of RM10) on orders above RM30, as a part of their Fu-ture Fortune Chinese language New 12 months marketing campaign this yr.

Deal: Use the promo code SSLCNY28 to benefit from the provide. Validity is from now till February 28, 2022.

On prime of that, I’ll save much more cash as a result of they’re additionally providing free deliveries of as much as RM10 per transaction too. 

The most effective half is that the retailers you store with will obtain 100% of what you pay as a result of Maybank doesn’t take any fee from the transactions that occur on Sama-Sama Lokal. 

That manner, distributors can maintain their costs decrease and permit you, the shopper, to take pleasure in a extra inexpensive reunion dinner this Lunar New 12 months. 

Earn probabilities to strike gold

Each time you spend or carry out transactions utilizing the MAE app—together with shopping for meals on Sama-Sama Lokal—you’ll earn probabilities to take part within the Fu-ture Fortune sport the place you faucet on a Golden Orb of your option to reveal your prize.

These may embrace money prizes and buying vouchers for use at companion retailers akin to Zalora, Caring Pharmacy, Shopee and extra. 

Come Tuesdays nonetheless, one of many orbs that you simply faucet on may reveal the prize that each participant will probably be eyeing to win: 5g of 999.9 gold. 

If you happen to’re not conversant in effective steel terminology, this basically implies that the gold you stand to win is 99.99% pure, which is equal to 24-karat pure gold. And 5 grams of this steel is value round RM1,380 on the time of writing.

It’s a win-win state of affairs

Talking of bills, when you anticipate needing to dole out stacks of ang paos to pals and family members this yr, you would possibly need to think about doing so utilizing e-Angpao on the MAE app.

Every e-Angpao you spend earns you an opportunity to win a fortunate draw prize of RM888 money and an opportunity to play the Fu-ture Fortune sport. 

If you happen to’re looking for new garments or eating out with pals, utilizing the cashless Scan & Pay characteristic on MAE additionally earns you probabilities to win as much as RM88 cashback for each transaction value RM30 and extra. 

As per the theme of the marketing campaign, you’ll additionally earn probabilities to strike gold.

Tip: Utilizing the MAE app throughout the weekends can doubtlessly double your probabilities of taking part within the sport. So make sure that to allow push notifications in your cellphone.

The Fu-ture Fortune marketing campaign begins now and ends February 27, 2022 so that you’ve obtained loads of time to strive your hand at profitable some prizes whilst you rejoice the 12 months of the Tiger. 

• You possibly can study extra about MAE or obtain the app right here. 
• Learn extra on what we’ve written about Maybank right here.