This is a much-anticipated celebration of Shopping, Dining and Entertainment. During these M-YES celebrations period, do expect to see many tourists especially from the Middle East flocking the country looking for great bargains on variety of items.
Malaysia always has the advantage of being a Competitive and Popular Shopping Destination because a lot of goods are sold at “value-for-money” prices.
Generally people has Misconception thinking that duty-free shopping is only available in Langkawi, Labuan and at airport terminals.
In fact many shopping items such as Cosmetics, Electronics, Computers and Watches in Malaysia, were duty-free anywhere in the country.
Do expect items like apparels, accessories, dining, home decor, leisure and holiday packages will be offered at discounted prices.(value-for-money Deals)
The year-end excitement of school and winter holidays and festivities is clearly felt in Malaysia with shopping malls and retailers getting into a celebratory mood for the Malaysia Year End Sale (M-YES), a much-anticipated celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment from 21 November 2009 until 3 January 2010.
One of three major shopping seasons in Malaysia, M-YES is the end-of-year shopping event that wraps up the year with a bang! The other two being the Malaysia GP Sale that coincides with the Formula One Grand Prix in KL and the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival during the summer holidays.
Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen said, “I believe that we are on target to reach 20 million tourist arrivals by the end of the year; these final quarter events including M-YES will certainly boost our tourism revenue. But whether there is a sale or not, I believe that tourists will find that Malaysia offers great value for money!”
Over 44 days, M-YES brings to visitors and shoppers in Malaysia a whole host of spectacular events and bargains. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Malaysia, the event has the support of the retail industry and related parties, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Malaysian Retailers Chain Association, Malaysia Retailers Association and the Malaysian Association for Shopping and High Rise Complex Management. In fact, M-YES 2009 will see some 350 retailers across the country participating by offering discounts and promotions on their goods and services.
Among the specials awaiting shoppers to Malaysia are the Privilege Cards at selected malls that entitle them to better bargains. They only need to present their passports and / or boarding passes at the customer service counters of participating malls in the Klang Valley. Look out too for Parkson’s Tourist Privilege Card, applicable at selected Parkson outlets.
We may not have snow in Malaysia, but a green Christmas can still be full of hot bargains. And shoppers can enjoy these hot deals as they shop in a festive ambience. During M-YES, shopping malls in the Klang Valley will be out-doing each other to beautify their premise according to the theme “A Fabulous Tropical Christmas, M-YES!” in order to bring home the title of “Shopping Mall Award” and “Best Window Display.”
Mid Valley City’s Christmas celebrations include Come-Meet-Santa charity event, Elves Workshop and gift bazaars. Queensbay Mall Penang is organizing the Rejoice! Christmas Caroling Contest from 4 to 6 December, while Pavilion KL has decorated its front entrance with huge Christmas trees complete with a lighted-up Santa sleigh!
The celebrations wouldn’t be complete without ushering in the New Year in a grand style. Pavilion KL will celebrate with a Royale Street Festival full of thrilling music, fun and entertainment, while 1 Utama will have a New Year Countdown at its Central Park Avenue with favourite artistes and spectacular fireworks!
Other attractive promotions during the M-YES 2009 include the “180 Minutes Shopping Madness” at Suria KLCC where shoppers have to look out for Santarina in order to win a shopping voucher valued at RM500; and the MasterCard promotion of a chance to win a Paris holiday with every RM500 charged to their card.
Besides the special discounts and promotions by retailers, it has to be remembered that Malaysia is a haven for duty-free products. Even though the two most popular duty-free destinations in Malaysia are Langkawi and Labuan, there are many duty-free shops located throughout the rest of the country.
