“Changed my car tyre by myself!” M’sians Share 5 Small But Very Rewarding Adulting Moments!

“Adulting is hard!” That’s what Malaysians often hear as a follow-up to a rant about newfound responsibilities, kan? It’s not an uncommon occurrence since almost everyone spends nearly two decades with their hands held by the Adults Who Came Before™! But for today, we’re gonna take a moment to ponder on small rewarding moments in our adult lives! Because not every adult thing we’ve accomplished needs to be awarded a fancy ribbon or medal to be meaningful!

1. “Got the job promotion I always wanted”

We all love a good promotion, kan? And we don’t just mean the shopping kind; we also mean the job kind, as it shows that your effort and performance at the workplace have been acknowledged by your employer! As Kavinash said when looking back at his first promotion, “The sense of pride and accomplishment I felt was like none other! Even though I only transitioned to a small supervisor role back then, I couldn’t help but feel like I could take over the world at that point!” – Kavinash, 32

2. “Changed my own car tyre without calling anyone”

Flat tyres can be quite alarming; more so if your phone is out of commission at the moment! Luckily, Yi Xin didn’t need to rely on her phone during one such roadside emergency! “My dad taught me how to change to a spare tyre a few times, which eventually proved to be useful once I suffered a tyre blowout for real! I didn’t call anyone for help so nobody even knew that I went through a flat-tyre situation! This must be what independence feels like!” – Yi Xin, 24

3. “Succesfully juggled my household chores and full-time job”

Working full-time can be a major hindrance to keeping your house clean and organised, betul tak? But once you’ve found the balance between your job and your chores, it can be a grand prize in itself! As Neena found out, “The trick is to divide each chore into my daily routine after work, such as doing the laundry on Monday night and then vacuuming the floor on the next. This new routine eventually felt normal, which felt like an achievement in balancing my work and my chores!” – Neena, 28

4. “Bought my own holiday gifts and decorations for my home”

Doing your own holiday preparations really hits differently if you’ve only ever done it with the help of your family before this. Whether you’re putting up a Christmas tree or filling in angpao for Chinese New Year, doing your own holiday prep really brings home (no pun intended!) the fact that you’re truly set up in your own place! As Vicky said, “Decorating my own house and preparing angpao this CNY feels like a rite of passage for me! Plus, this is my first opportunity to give back to my loved ones for the holidays, which is in itself also rewarding!” – Vicky, 24

5. “Applied for my very first credit card”

For a lot of young adults, any small step towards their own independence counts as a rewarding moment as well! One of these small steps may include getting their first credit card, which allows users to enjoy various benefits with their purchases with just one swipe of their card! Fauzi told us, “There’s just something oddly exciting about getting my first credit card. It feels like a coming-of-age moment where I finally have the freedom to make purchasing decisions as a grown adult. And with all the perks I get to enjoy from my first credit card, I definitely have no trouble feeling rewarded!” – Fauzi, 30

And what about you? Would you like to enjoy your share of perks and rewards from your first credit card like Fauzi? If you’re looking to obtain your first credit card, then Maybank has a special one for Malaysians everywhere!

Malaysians can apply for a Maybank Grab Mastercard Platinum Credit Card online to get cashback, GrabRewards and more when they shop!

That’s right! To give you the best shopping experience, this nifty credit card by Maybank will reward you for your daily expenses for whatever you want, wherever you are! Wanna know what’s in it for you? Then read on to find out!:

i. Stand a chance to get huge Cash Back!

To start off, new users will receive guaranteed RM200 Cash Back from now until 31 December 2022! To enjoy the Cash Back, here’s what you need to do!:

1. Apply for a Maybank Grab Visa Platinum Credit Card via Maybank2u.
2. Spend a total of RM500 or more with it, within the first 45 days after the Credit Card approval date.
3. RM200 Cash Back will be credited to your Credit Card!

Plus, by applying for any Maybank Credit Card, you stand a chance to be one of the lucky 100 winners to enjoy RM500 Cash Back by being one of their top spenders before 31 December 2022! Here’s how you can qualify!:

1. Apply for any Maybank Credit Card via the M2U website or the MAE app.
2. Spend as much as you can within 45 days of card approval.
3. Stay tuned for the winners’ announcement at the end of this month!

The minimum spend is RM300, which means the more you spend the higher your chances of winning the RM500 Cash Back!

ii. Loads of GrabRewards to be enjoyed!

In addition to the exciting New User rewards, card users also get to enjoy a whole variety of benefits courtesy of GrabRewards! Just make sure to do all your spending within 45 days after your application has been approved to get these perks! Here are some of the perks you get to enjoy with this handy Credit Card!:

• 5x GrabRewards for every RM1 spent on Grab
• 2x GrabRewards for every RM1 spent overseas, cross-border and e-commerce!
• 1x GrabRewards for every RM3 spent in Malaysia (excluding Grab, overseas and e-commerce transactions)!
• You can get 1,000 Welcome GrabRewards points upon card activation!
• A lifetime fee waiver!
• 5x RM5 GrabRide and 5x RM5 GrabFood vouchers (totalling up to RM50 worth of Grab vouchers) when you spend a minimum of RM300 on Grab services!

So many services and rewards you get to enjoy from Grab, kan? But that’s not all this Credit Card has to offer!

iii. Special promotions galore from Maybank’s partners!

To get in on rewarding Maybank Grab Visa Platinum Credit Card users, Maybank’s strategic partners are also offering a menagerie of promotions* when you shop using their Credit Card too! Here are some of their partners and the discounts you’ll be eligible for when you shop with them!:

• ALL IT Online: RM20 direct discount with a minimum spend of RM300!
• Federal Cafe: Enjoy 20% off the ala carte menu!
• Hotel Capitol Bukit Bintang Get 10% off Best Available Rate when you book your room(s)!
• JEN by Shangri-La: Enjoy a 15% discount on F&B at Café Jen & Lobby Lounge and 10% discount on flexible rates for rooms
• Kontiigi: Enjoy 20% off ala carte menu & 30% off Tiki Seafood BBQ Buffet Dinner!
• Tribeca Service Suites: Enjoy 10% off Best Available Rate for rooms

These benefits and deals are so kaw-kaw, am I right? Well, if you haven’t gotten your Maybank Grab Credit Card yet, don’t miss your chance to enjoy these sweet rewards and apply online now through Maybank’s website!

For more info on the Maybank Grab Visa Platinum Credit Card and other deals up for grabs, visit their website or follow Maybank on their social media pages:

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*Terms and conditions apply and are subject to Merchant’s changes.