With Hari Raya lurking just around the corner, the time has arrived again for the joyous balik kampung ride and filling ourselves up with all the kuih raya we want. ?
This year, it’s all the more exciting since it will be our first proper Raya celebration post-MCO. But before we get to the fun part, we’ve prepared a to-do list to remind you of what you need to do to make your celebration more awesome!
1. Don’t forget to pay your Zakat Fitrah
It is compulsory for all Muslims who can afford it to pay Zakat Fitrah (the Alms of Human Nature) for themselves and their dependents (if any) at the end of Ramadhan month. The act of paying Zakat Fitrah signifies our gratitude for being able to complete the holy month of Ramadhan and the money raised is used to assist the underprivileged to celebrate Hari Raya.
Back then, we’d have to search for Zakat Fitrah counters at mosques to pay it in person. Nowadays, you can conveniently perform this duty online via the MAE app! Here’s how:
- Launch the MAE app > Pay Bills > Zakat.
- Select your Zakat body (depending on which state you live in) and the Zakat type.
- Key in all your details (your type of rice, number of dependents, etc) and the app will calculate the total amount you need to pay.
- State your niat (intention) and click to pay. That’s it!
Additionally, with a minimum of RM5 spent, you’ll earn TWO (2) chances to play the Raya IstiMAEwa Game to win various prizes! More info on this below.
2. Order your kuih raya and Raya dishes in advance
Our Raya wouldn’t be complete without all the delicious cookies and traditional dishes that we’d only get to eat once a year. No time to prepare them yourself? Just order them online! This way, you can help the lokal sellers, too!
If you’re not sure where to find delicious Raya delicacies, we’d recommend checking out the Sama-Sama Lokal platform on the MAE app! ICYMI, you can order from various local merchants which include hawkers, restaurants, groceries, household items and more.
This Raya, you can enjoy up to 50% OFF of your orders and an additional RM10 OFF delivery fees. And with a minimum spend of RM20, you will earn ONE (1) chance to play the Raya IstiMAEwa Game and you can also stand a chance to win a Proton X50! More info on the game below.
3. Pay all your bills before you start spending on Raya preparations
From buying ingredients for making rendang to handing out duit raya to all your nephews and nieces, Raya preparations can cost a lot. So, before you splurge on all that stuff, make sure you’ve paid off all your bills first to avoid overspending.
And did you know you can easily pay all your bills using the MAE app? From utilities, telco, internet, and insurance to reloading your mobile credit, it’s all there!
How to pay your bills:
- Launch the MAE app and select Pay Bills.
- Select the service provider/payee you’d like to pay and include your account number and pay your bills.
How to reload mobile/game credit:
- Launch the MAE app and select Reload.
- Select the payee that you’d like to reload your credit to and enter the amount you’d like to reload.
That’s it! ?
The best part is, you can also get 50% OFF your bills (min spend of RM50) and top up prepaid (min spend RM10) when you pay on the 27th and 28th of this April and May! Perfect way to save up for this Raya period!
And the good news doesn’t stop there. With every bill payment or reload, you’ll also earn ONE (1) chance to play the special Raya IstiMAEwa Game to win attractive prizes!* More info on the game below~
*T&Cs apply
4. Service your car for the balik kampung journey
Now that we’re allowed to balik kampung, the long journey will definitely include some traffic congestion due to the high volume of cars on the road. Thus, make sure that you send your car for service (preferably a week before your journey) and check your car tyres and brakes, and change your motor oil if needed.
Can you imagine being stuck in a jam for hours and then having to deal with your car breaking down? Nightmare! ?
5. Get Baju Raya for the whole family
Donning our best clothes to celebrate Raya is a must every year! However, it’s important to not be wasteful and shop according to your budget. One way you can save up this Raya is by using your MAE app! You can earn up to RM100 cashback daily just by spending RM30 with the Scan & Pay feature on the MAE app. Here’s how:
- Launch the MAE app and tap on Scan QR.
- Scan any DuitNow QR code in-stores. Key in the amount you need to pay and you’re done!
Easy right? Just Scan & Pay and you could win up to RM100 cashback! What’s more, with the MAE app, you can earn chances to play the Raya IstiMAEwa Game and win cash prizes up to RM5,000 as well as be in the running to win a brand new Proton X50! Just make sure you know what the eligible transactions are, okay! More eligible transactions = higher chances of winning.
6. Prepare a sufficient budget for duit raya
Before you head to that Raya gathering, make sure that you have prepared enough budget to give out duit raya. Want to know a hack for this? Save yourself the leceh-ness and just opt for e-Duit Raya! Why stuff your pockets with money packets when you can just do it with your phone, right?
Plus, It’s faster, safer, and you can even send it to family members who are far away. If you don’t know how, just do it with the MAE app! Here’s how:
- Launch the MAE app & tap on e-Duit Raya.
- There are two ways for you to send your e-Duit Raya: Send e-Duit Raya or Scan & Pay. You can also choose to just send out a e-Greetings.
- If you choose to send money, you can simply choose to send to anyone on your contact list.
- Before you click send, you can also choose to send a special e-Greeting to accompany your e-Duit Raya!
- Once you’ve confirmed everything, just complete the Secure2u authorisation and it’s done!
With every minimum of RM5 spent on e-Duit Raya, you can earn TWO (2) chances to play the Raya IstiMAEwa Game and you might even win a Proton X50!
So what is the Raya IstiMAEwa Game and how do you play it?
As we mentioned, you’d need to earn the chance to play the Raya IstiMAEwa Game by performing eligible transactions on the MAE app such as:
- Pay Zakat Fitrah
- Pay your bills or reload mobile/game credit
- Make payment with Scan & Pay when you shop
- Send e-Duit Raya
- Order food on the Sama-Sama Lokal platform
Once you’ve earned your chances, this is how you can play the game:
- Launch your MAE app > tap on the Raya IstiMAEwa Game banner > Play Now.
- Tap on a cookie to reveal your prize which can range from extra chances to play, shopping vouchers to even RM100 cash prizes!
And the sweet prizes don’t stop there! Whenever you’ve performed these eligible transactions, you’ll also automatically earn a chance to win the grand prize of a Proton X50 or cash prizes worth up to RM5,000! This means the more you transact, the higher your chances are to be the winner. So, don’t stop using your MAE app to accumulate those chances, okay!
Wanna know how else the MAE app will come in handy this Raya? Just check out the video below!
So, have you completed the things we’ve listed in this list? If you haven’t, don’t worry!
Make sure to download the MAE app so you can conveniently get most of these things done online in a jiffy. The best part is, you don’t even need to be a Maybank user to use the MAE app! It works like any other e-wallets out there.
Anyone can download the app, top-up the e-wallet and use Scan & Pay to earn more cashback, discounts and best of all, the chance to play the Raya IstiMAEwa Game and win the amazing grand prize! ?
For more information on the MAE app or the Raya IstiMAEwa Game, you can head over to their website here. Don’t forget to download their app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
