MEDIA RELEASE 11 JANUARY 2021
MYDIN, first hypermarket in Malaysia to offer ShopeePay for contactless payment option
SUBANG JAYA, 11 January 2021: Homegrown wholesale and retail chain, Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (MYDIN) now offers ShopeePay at its retail outlets nationwide, making it the first hypermarket in the country to do so.
The strategic collaboration between MYDIN and mobile wallet ShopeePay provides a new contactless payment option for MYDIN shoppers with aims to increase payment efficiency and encourage contactless payment amidst worrying times.
Datuk Wira (Dr.) Hj Ameer Ali Mydin, Managing Director of MYDIN said, “With the current trend of over thousands of transactions across our outlets, allowing ShopeePay as a payment method will help speed up the process when compared to paying cash over the counter. Where systems are in place, it will also minimise the chance of human error.”
“We are doing our best to break the chain of Covid- 19. Contactless payment, most importantly is an effective precautionary measure to minimise the contact and protect our staff and customers in stores.”
To commemorate this partnership, MYDIN shoppers will enjoy a one-time special RM4 cashback when they spend at least RM10 and pay with ShopeePay at any MYDIN retail outlets from now to 28 February 2021, or until it is fully redeemed. Shoppers also stand to receive RM3 cashback daily on their subsequent purchase at any branch when they spend a minimum of RM15 in a single transaction.
Additionally, first-time ShopeePay users will receive an RM8 voucher when they complete their first transaction with a minimum spend of RM25.
Alain Yee, Head of ShopeePay said, “With the current conditions, everyone is striving to do all that they can to ensure safety and security, and this includes the customers and staff in the retail sector. As such, it is timely that businesses adopt contactless payments, such as using ShopeePay, as a measure to further minimise risk.”
“With rewards in place like the cashback, this will also speed up the adoption of contactless payment as aligned with the nation’s vision towards a cashless society.”
To start using ShopeePay and enjoy savings, shoppers can take the opportunity to purchase school supplies at MYDIN for their little ones as the 2021 school term begins. The special “Back to School with MYDIN'' campaign takes place from 7 January till 24 January 2021, and will offer school uniforms, shoes, socks, school bags, stationery items and more with attractive deals.
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About MYDIN
MYDIN is a home-grown wholesale and retail chain operated since 1957. MYDIN continues to be the HALAL key driver for Malaysia Retail Industry providing a wide selection of products while simultaneously orienting the wholesale pricing policy the whole year round. Why Pay More? Buy At Wholesale Prices! MYDIN stores provide every day promising price deals without compromising the quality of goods. MYDIN operates 68 outlets nationwide, compromises of 7 business formats. This number of outlets encompasses, 27 Hypermarkets, 17 Emporiums, 3 Bazaars, 8 Supermarkets, 8 MyMarts, 3 Franchise outlets (Mydin Mart) and 2 SAM’S Groceria Supermarkets.
Corporate Communication Department
Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad
For any information please contact: Ashraf Roslan -010 982 2581
About ShopeePay
ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in 2015, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top up their wallets, transfer and withdraw funds, and make payments offline at thousands of merchants.
ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them to capture new opportunities.
ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.
For more information on ShopeePay and SeaMoney, please visit https://www.seamoney.com.
