As the holy month of Ramadhan begins, smart Malaysia is launching its ‘smart Ri-Ya’ Campaign, available from now until April 30, 2024. This exclusive promotion offers all Malaysians the opportunity to enjoy exceptional savings when purchasing a new smart #1 – Brabus, Premium, or Pro model.
The ‘smart Ri-Ya’ Deals bring exclusive benefits for new buyers of the smart #1. Until April 30, 2024, customers can take advantage of special offers, including low-interest rates and a complimentary smartCharge Home Charger 1 valued at RM3,200 with a 2-Year Warranty. Additionally, buyers will receive RM3,888 worth of charging credits with the purchase of any variant of the smart #1.
Don’t miss out on the Ramadhan Sales Weekender, taking place from March 15 to 24, 2024, at selected smart dealerships. Explore the unparalleled comfort, convenience, and sustainability of the smart #1 by scheduling a Test Drive now.
Valentine’s Day takes place in February and while it is regarded as a special occasion for couples, it is also a time when appreciation can be shown to those whom we care about. With this in mind, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is having a promotion with special offers on Nissan products as a way of showing its appreciation to customers.
The promotion, called ‘Fall In Love At First Deal’ is for popular models such as the X-Trail and Serena. In the case of the X-Trail, there’s a new Black Edition accessories package which gives a bolder image with black-themed items. The package includes a Black Front Grille, Black TOMEI Aerokit, 17-inch Gloss Black Alloy Wheels, Brown NAPPA Combination Leather Seat with Leatherette Dashboard and Knee Pads, and Ice Cool Tinting.
Festive seasons are times when many people may want something new to celebrate and if it’s a new car you’re considering, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has some special offers for new Nissan vehicles. Its Chinese New Year promotion to welcome the Year of the Rabbit is from January 1 to 31, 2023 and purchasers of the new Nissan Serena, Navara, X-Trail and Almera can enjoy savings of up to RM9,950.
The promotion includes an add-on of RM1,000 for a customized Accessories Package for the respective models, as shown below:
Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd, the company marketing BHPetrol fuels and lubricants today gave away a total of RM220,000 in cash prizes to the winners of the ‘Riang Ria Hari Raya’ contest held in April and May. There was a total of 40 contest winners from around Malaysia, with the Grand Prize of RM20,000 each going to 5 winners, RM10,000 each to 5 winners, RM5,000 each to 10 winners, as well as consolation prizes of RM1,000 each for 20 winners.
The contest was held over two months at BHPetrol stations nationwide, and all motorists had to do to participate was to purchase BHPetrol Infiniti fuels or make a purchase of RM30 or more at the BHPetromart convenience store.
While entry forms for the contest were available, participation was made easier using the BHPetrol loyalty eCard app. Via the app, members can instantly redeem their points for an extensive range of items and gifts. If they prefer, they can also convert their points for fuel with every 950 ePoints equivalent to RM10 of fuel.
Expressing gratitude to customers and congratulating the lucky winners of the contest at the presentation ceremony this morning, Ir. Azizul Azily Ahmad, CEO of Boustead Petroleum Marketing, said: “This is one of our ways to reward customers who have been supportive to the brand all these years. We will continue implementing more exciting promotions and providing excellent service to all our customers. It is part of the company’s ongoing marketing activities to generate interest and awareness on the available offers at around 400 BHPetrol service stations nationwide.”
Besides the contest awards, the company also contributed RM20,000 to Jabatan Hal Ehwal Veteran ATM (JHEV) which was received by Lt. Kol. Azwadi bin Jamian, JHEV’s Chief Operating Officer. This contribution fulfilled the pledge made by BHPetrol to help the under-privileged community, particularly the retired army veterans, as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
Ir. Azizul Azily Ahmad, CEO of Boustead Petroleum Marketing (left), handing over the CSR donation to Kol. Azwadi bin Jamian, JHEV’s Chief Operating Officer.
BHPetrol, a Malaysian petroleum brand, has now been in existence for 16 years and is marketed through a network of some 400 retail service stations. Besides high-quality Infiniti fuels, both petrol and diesel, the brand also offers automotive lubricants and LPG for domestic and industrial use.
For more information on BHPetrol products and services and to locate a station, visit www.bhpetrol.com.my.
Car showrooms in shopping centres are not something new in Malaysia, with the first one having been set up as far back as the 1970s by Asia Motors, then the Mazda and Peugeot distributor, at Asiajaya in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. However, back then, companies displayed and sold just cars and little else but in the 21st century, car ownership is more of a ‘lifestyle’ thing, especially in the premium segment. So car companies have more diverse offerings at their retail outlets to cover different aspects of their customers’ lifestyles as well.
More than just new car displays
This is reflected in the neu lifestyle concept store at 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, which has been set up by Cycle & Carriage, the well known Mercedes-Benz dealership. The German word ‘neu’ (pronounced noy) means ‘new’, and is an appropriate name for the store which offers new experiences for those seeking the finer things in life, besides cars.
Until October 31, 2022, the 3,300 sq. foot concept store will feature a different thematic experience every month, such as sustainability, electrification, high-street fashion and outdoor adventure. These will include events organised in collaboration with strategic brand partners.
Different lifestyle touchpoints
Presenting different lifestyle touchpoints, both physical and digital, there will be curated exhibitions in collaboration with local and international brands, workshops and seminars. And of course, visitors will get to know more about experience the German brands as well as its latest vehicles, including the latest EQA 250 battery-electric car. The exclusive Mercedes-Benz collection and accessories will also be available for purchase at the store.
This month, sustainability is the theme, spotlighting Cycle & Carriage’s commitment in reducing waste, water, energy and carbon emission as part of their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. In an effort to raise awareness on the importance of taking care of the environment, Cycle & Carriage will collaborate with local brands that share the same commitment to sustainability.
Beyond products and services
“Since the introduction of the company in 1899, Cycle & Carriage has always been resilient to adapting and growing while remaining committed to achieve product and service excellence in the automotive sector, the hallmarks of which Cycle & Carriage still stands for. With neu by Cycle & Carriage, we hope to translate this commitment into experiences and inspirations that Malaysians can see, touch, feel, and even connect digitally,” said Thomas Tok, CEO of Cycle & Carriage.
“This store serves as a space for friends and fans of Mercedes-Benz to experience the brand’s lifestyle that goes beyond our cars, to our vision for a sustainable future and living,” added Sagree Sardien, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
30 Malaysians had ‘golden moments’ today as they received gold bars as prizes from Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd, the company marketing BHPetrol fuel and lubricants. The 30 men and women were among the 100 winners of the BHPetrol ‘Fuel-ing Ong’ contest which was run during the Chinese New Year period earlier in the year.
More than half a million entries from across the country were received during the 3-month period of the contest. Customers at BHPetrol stations were entitled to an entry each time they made a purchased BHPetrol fuels or bought items from the BHPetromart convenience store (minimum RM30). All they had to do was fill out an entry form or it was automatically submitted via the BHPetrol eCard mobile app.
There were two categories of prizes – 10 gms and 20 gms of 999.9 gold bars. ‘999.9’ means the gold content in each bar is 99.99%, essentially making it pure gold. One gram of gold has the value of RM271 today (May 26, 2022), so it was certainly very good fortune for the winners to spend at a BHPetrol station.
Commenting on the promotion, Ir. Azizul Azily Ahmad, BHPetrol’s Acting CEO, said that there was increased sales volume at the stations during the period. This trend was also seen in the usage of the BHPetrol eCard which offers rewards to loyal members.
“I would like to congratulate all the lucky winners today and wish to express my gratitude to all customers who have participated in the contest. This is one of our ways to rewards customers who have been supportive of the brand all these years,” said Ir. Azizul, who presented the prizes to the winners.
“It is also part of the company’s ongoing marketing activities to generate interest and awareness of the available offers at our BHPetrol stations which number about 400 nationwide. We will continue to have more exciting promotions and to continue to provide excellent service to all our customers,” he promised.
Motorists also have an opportunity till the end of May 2022 to win prizes in the ‘BHPetrol Riang Raya Hari Raya‘ promotion which has a total of RM220,000 worth of prizes. Click here to know more.
This BHPetrol’s 16th year of operations, having started as a Malaysian brand of high quality fuel and lubricants on February 14, 2006. The network of stations has been growing each year and at some 300 of them, there are also BHPetromart convenience stores. These stores provide not only a wide variety of essential products but also useful services to motorists.
BHPetrol fuels have long been recognized for their performance and advanced German additive technology. Motorists enjoy better performance and fuel economy when they use BHPetrol regularly. The brand was also the first in Malaysia to introduce the more environment-friendly Euro5 grade of biodiesel in the country.
Besides fuel and lubricants, BHPetrol is also involved in the distribution of LPG (liquid petroleum gas) for domestic and commercial use.
To know more about BHPetrol products and services or to locate a station, visit www.bhpetrol.com.my.
Just by spending a minimum of RM30, 3 lucky customers of Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) received RM33,333 in cash and 100,000 ePoints each as winners in the Grand Prize category of its ‘Mudah Menang’ Grand Finale contest. Another three customers won the Special Prize category and each of them received RM3,333 in cash plus 30,000 ePoints each.
Grand Prize category
1) Mustaqim bin Ibrahim (Serendah, Selangor)
2) Pang Jik Ing (Ayer Tawar, Perak)
3) Pua Shiau Lin (Petaling Jaya Selangor)
Special Prize category
1) Chin Yee Wah (Bukit Tengah, Penang)
2) Kumaran a/l Kuppusamy (Banting, Selangor)
3) Mohd Siraz bin Rameli (Shah Alam, Selangor)
Presentation of the prizes was done during virtual ceremony organised by BHPetrol recently. At the event, BHPetrol also presented the Monthly Prize of one Apple iPhone 12 64GB and one Apple iPad Gen 8 to two winners, as well as the Weekly Prize of 100,000 ePoints to three winners for each week. In total, there were 51 winners of the ‘Mudah Menang’ contest.
The virtual event was attended by the winners as well as members of BHPetrol’s top management including Supply, Retail, Corporate Affairs & Government Relations Senior General Manager Ir. Azizul Azily Ahmad, and Marketing General Manager, Lawrence Chuah, as well as members of the BHPetrol Retail team.
Part of ongoing marketing activities
Speaking at the event, BHPetrol’s CEO, Leslie Ng, expressed his appreciation for the encouraging response to the contest and support from all customers. “The contest was held as part of the company’s on-going marketing activities to generate interest and awareness for all the petroleum products and convenience retailing services available at about 400 BHPetrol service stations nationwide,” said Mr. Ng.
“BHPetrol organises regular and various exciting marketing programmes and contests for all our customers to reward them for their support and loyalty. Do stay tuned for more upcoming great promotions soon,” he added.
Mr. Ng also reminded everyone to be vigilant regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures advised by the Malaysian National Security Council. He stressed that all BHPetrol stations practice very strict health and safety standards to ensure customers’ peace of mind whenever they patronise the service stations to refuel with Infiniti petrol or diesel, or to shop at the BHPetromart.
At petrol stations, measures to prevent virus spread include regular disinfecting of touchpoints frequently.
BHPetrol eCard Loyalty Program
The ePoints are associated with BHPetrol’s Loyalty Program and can be redeemed for fuel or exclusive items and gifts. For greater convenience, BHPetrol now has an eCard mobile app that processes transactions and ePoints collection via a smartphone. There is no longer a need to wait for a replacement card if it is lost or damaged, or needs to be replaced periodically. Existing eCard holders can also switch to the mobile app and all their accumulated ePoints can be viewed at any time. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Visit www.bhpetrol.com.my to know more about the products and services available as well as locations of service stations.
The Honda City has been Honda Malaysia’s bestselling model for many years and certainly deserves to be one of the very exclusive ‘1 Million Dreams’ Special Edition models. Originally conceived as Honda’s ‘Asian Car’ to provide a new entry-level model when the Civic had risen aware from that position, the City had the right formula in both price and design to win more and more customers.
It was assembled in Malaysia right from the first generation in the closing years of the 1990s. The early generation was assembled in Johor at the Oriental Assemblers factory and then assembly was transferred to Melaka when the Honda Malaysia plant began operations in 2003.
Commenting on the success of the model, Honda Malaysia’s Managing Director & CEO, Toichi Ishiyama, said: “The City has proven to be an important model for Honda Malaysia, a favourite among many Malaysians for its spaciousness, practicality and safety features.”
Although the City was already being sold before 2001, Honda Malaysia records sales of the City from that year and according to the company’s data, cumulative sales have been 351,000 units. Of that number, the 4th Generation City launched in 2014 accounted for more than 205,000 units and kept the model in a leadership position in its segment.
The fifth generation was launched last October and as with previous generations, there was a long list of people waiting for it. Some 5,000 people put their money down to book a unit; although they knew what it looked like, they did not have a chance to try it first. But as with other Honda models, the brand has become so trusted that it was not a matter of waiting to hear if there were any negative experiences by new owners, as can be the case with some brands. Those who liked what they saw and read about were confident enough to pay the deposit to be among the first to own one.
For the ‘1 Million Dreams’ Special Edition, one unit of the latest City 1.5V variant has been given additional features. The features are identical for all the Special Edition models: on the exterior are a Dual-Tone finish (white bodywork with black roof), red highlight line running across the black grille, red highlight line on each door mirror, red highlights on wheels with a black finish and of course, ‘1 Million Dreams’ emblems on either side of the bodywork.
Exclusive interior fittings
Inside the cabin which has been noted for its spaciousness, the leather upholstered front seats have an embossed ‘1 Million Dreams’ signature as well as a plaque on the dashboard. The steering wheel is also leather-wrapped and has sporty red stitching as well as a red mark at the 12 o’clock position. This little detail is usually found on sportscars or drivers put it so that there is a visual indicator to where the front wheels are pointing. Every owner of a Special Edition model will also receive an exclusive Honda Leather Pouch.
The City 1.5V uses a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine with a DOHC and 16-valve cylinder head and a PGM-FI fuel delivery system. Output from this proven engine, the most powerful in its class, is 121 ps/145 Nm which goes through a CVT to the front wheels. While offering zippy performance, the engine also runs economically, with factory tests indicating that it will go almost 19 kms a litre. Drivers can stretch the litre further by using the ECON mode which prioritises fuel-saving.
Features from more expensive models
Though it is priced from RM86,561.45 (without insurance), the City has many features that are usually enjoyed by those who buy more expensive cars. For instance, the engine and air-conditioner can be started remotely and unlocking the doors is keyless along with starting/stopping the engine. The 1.5V variant also comes with cruise control and paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
With its strong G-FORCE CONTROL (G-CON) body structure, the latest City has been awarded the maximum of 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP. It comes with a comprehensive range of active and passive safety systems and features that will help the driver to avoid an accident and reduce injuries if the accident does occur. ISOFIX points are provided at the rear seat so owners can install compatible childseats which are now required by law.
Being aware of the surroundings is important for safe driving and besides a Multi-Angle Reverse Cameras, the new City 1.5V has Honda LaneWatch. This is an innovative camera-based system which provides the driver with a real-time view of the blind spot along the left side of the car. The advantage of this system is that the driver does not need to turn the head so much to see the traffic situation (unlike having to turn a lot to see the door mirror). The LaneWatch display automatically comes on whenever the signal indicator is activated.
Being feature-packed, Honda Malaysia believes the new City is a game-changer in its class. While you cannot buy the ‘1 Million Dreams’ Special Edition which will be given free to one lucky Malaysian, you can choose from 4 variants to purchase, including the recently-launched City RS with the e:HEV hybrid powertrain. Prices start from RM74,191 and go up to RM105,950 (without insurance). There are also Modulo accessories available which are specially designed for the new City.
How to own this exclusive car
To own the City ‘1 Million Dreams’ Special Edition, you need to submit as many entries as possible. The entries can be obtained by participating in various activities during the campaign period which ends on March 24, 2021. If you have the Honda Touch app, you can get 5x entries.
Each owner of a Special Edition model will also receive this exclusive Honda Leather Pouch.
Additional giveaways
Additionally, as part of the ‘1 Million Dreams’ campaign, there is the Shopee Coins Giveaway for those who participate in any of the ‘1 Million Dreams’ activities on honda.com.my or at an authorised Honda dealer! Up to 1,000,000 Shopee Coins are being given out to 150 weekly winners.
The lucky winners will be announced at a Grand Finale scheduled to be held by the end of this month.
Visit any authorised Honda dealership nationwide to participate. Locations of dealerships can be found at www.honda.com.my.
The City was originally a compact hatchback Honda model in the 1980s which was only produced between 1981 and 1994 in two generations. The City which people know today was a new sedan launched in 1996. It was Honda’s ‘Asian Car’, developed to offer a more affordable Honda model to developing markets where the Civic’s price had moved it beyond being an ‘entry-level’ model. The hub for City production has been Thailand, although it is also assembled in some other countries like Malaysia where a high level of localization helps to make the price more attractive.
With each generation, the City has gained more and more features and more advanced technologies, including hybrid technologies. The latest City RS e:HEV sold in Malaysia (below) now has Honda SENSING and a new advanced 2-motor hybrid system using an intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD). This is the first time in the Asia & Oceania region that Honda is introducing its e:HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle).
Although driving may be reduced now with the CMCO limiting our activities, those who do fuel up at Shell, Petron and Caltex stations can get something extra with their purchases.
SHELL
At Shell stations nationwide, the ‘Ekstra Ganjaran Setiap Hari’ campaign to reward loyal customers will give those with Bonuslink cards up to 4x points. The campaign begins on November 16, 2020 and will end on April 30, 2021.
“At a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty, we’ve had to rethink our loyalty programme offerings to ensure we continue to stand behind all our customers and provide them the best value. We hope customers will take this opportunity to get rewarded at Shell so they can go well on their journeys,” said Shairan Huzani Husain, MD of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd.
During this campaign, customers can accumulate BonusLink Points faster than before, based on the principle of tiered rewards where the more purchases one makes in a month, the higher the points tier they move up into – up to 4x BonusLink Points!
To participate and be upgraded to a higher points tier, customers simply need to swipe their BonusLink card at Shell and pump a minimum of RM50 of Shell petrol products in a single receipt. They will then earn extra BonusLink Points for each Qualifying Transaction according to the points multiplier at each points tier. With the points collected, customers can redeem special treats in-store for as low as 100 BonusLink Points.
PETRON
Petron customers will be rewarded with a RM3 cashback just by shopping at Watsons and vice-versa using the e-wallet app, Boost. A total of 80,000 cashbacks amounting to RM240,000 via the Boost are available during the promotion duration which is currently running and will end on December 31, 2020.
They must spend a minimum of RM30 on a single purchase using Boost at participating Watsons stores to earn a RM3 cashback for fuel products from Petron. Customers are allowed a maximum of up to 4 cashbacks from both Petron and Watsons using the Boost app.
“This collaboration with Boost and Watsons is meant to further reward our customers with more exciting offers when they fuel up with Petron,” said Choong Kum Choy, Head of Retail and Commercial Business of Petron Malaysia. “In addition to these, they continue to be awarded two PMiles points for every litre of fuel they purchase through our loyalty program. We invite everyone to enjoy this ‘fuel happy’ experience with Petron.
CALTEX
Caltex has tied up with the online e-commerce company Shopee to make payments for purchases easier. Customers can now use Shopee’s e-wallet known as ShopeePay to purchases petrol as well as other items at a Caltex station.
Those who make a minimum purchase of RM40 and pay using ShopeePay at a Caltex station will be rewarded with RM4 cashback from now until the end of 2020. Each ShopeePay user is entitled to receive up to 3 cashbacks throughout the campaign period, or until it is fully redeemed, whichever comes first.
“We are excited to introduce a new contactless payment option as we continuously look for ways to bring a hassle-free fuelling experience to our customers in their Caltex journey. Working together with ShopeePay allows us to provide fast, easy and secure transactions at our stations, more so now with the growing adoption of contactless payments in the country,” said Jay Gomez, Country Chairman for Chevron Malaysia, which markets Caltex fuel and lubricants.
Using ShopeePay does, however, require the motorist to go to the station store to make the transaction as it cannot be done at the pump. This would mean that, in accordance with the clarified SOP, it will be necessary to register manually or using the MySejahtera app on a mobilephone.
