How to enjoy favourite pastime with little cashflow

With rising prices of goods plus the recent Malaysian government implementation of SST beginning 1/9/2018, many would have to tighten their belts by reducing the luxury and to save more. But it doesn't mean you need to sacrifice your leisure until zero. Here I teach you some tips to save money and still able to enjoy your favourite leisure:

1) Enjoy when there is discount

On every visit to any eateries or shops, please aware of discounts and promotions to enjoy every benefits from food or purchases. Of course you need to study the terms and conditions plus spending needs prior to enjoy the discounted offer. Example of discounts are from Parkson.

2) Use promo codes

Whenever you're using online shopping or ordering voucher or transportation or online shopping, the discount will always comes in promo code. It basically advises you to insert the alphanumerical code to enjoy discounts with minimum purchase as per limited period while stock last. Quite useful for the services and shops you frequent patronize. Promo codes can be obtained from limited offer newsletter at website or directly from app, or rewarded from certain loyalty membership. Example of promo codes are Grab, Lazada, and Shoppee

3) Use coupons, vouchers

Similar to promo code, coupons and vouchers allows you to save on purchases and services, and it can be in paper form or in online form. The only differences is the voucher and coupons need to be purchased or obtained first but at the savings price compared to normal price. After the voucher is purchased, customer can present it to the cashier whom will scan the barcode and enter the code to redeem the voucher. Example of coupons and vouchers are AEON shopping vouchers and offer vouchers from MyDiGi app.

4) Use cashless e-wallet

Besides the convenience of cashless payment, most e-wallet also offer rewards and cashback under certain purchase or promotions. GrabPay for example rewards customers not only with GrabRewards points but also offers discounts and promotions as well when payment is made via GrabPay. Boost meanwhile offers shake cashback rewards plus voucher purchase at discounted price.


5) Be alert for any freebies and out coming promotions

Websites such cuponation.com.my, and malaysiafreebies.com offers varieties of discounts and promotions of the month. Customer can have prior knowledge on the promotions of the month prior to enjoying the offer.