Jimat dan Senang Kira – Rounding Up Bills
Come 1 April 2008 1 sen coins will soon be a rarity in Malaysia. (This is NOT an April Fool’s joke!)
The reason for this is that the Government is introducing a rounding mechanism for bills so that you no longer get odd total bills like RM589.99 but it will be rounded up to RM590.00.
Some points to note are:-
- The rounding is on the Total Bill NOT individual products. So, if your toothpaste costs RM4.99 it will not be rounded up to RM5 unless thats the only thing you buy.
- The rounding is on all cash and non cash (credit card) transactions
- Receipts, Bills and Invoices must show the total amount before and after rounding so check your receipts!
Here is a table from the Bank Negara site showing how the rounding mechanism works:-
The rounding up of the total amount of a bill (including goods and services subject to tax) are rounded up or down to the nearest multiple of 5 sen
- 1, 2, 6 and 7 sen to be rounded downwards
- 3, 4, 8 and 9 sen to be rounded upwards
Most importantly, the 1 sen coin is still legal tender. So don’t listen to rumors that say that it is no longer legal tender or of no value.
Where to find Kanebo Coffret D’or in Malaysia?
Kanebo’s new line Coffret D’or is now available in Malaysia. I had a chance to play with the testers and wrote an overview of the line.
If you’d like to buy Coffret D’or makeup, here’s where you can find it:-
- Kanebo International counters in departmental stores
- Kanebo International Salons in Starhill Gallery, Bangsar and Gurney Plaza Penang
Prices are reasonable and similar to T’estimo makeup prices – RM120 for eyeshadow palettes and RM86 for lipsticks.
When I last checked, only the testers were available as the stock was not yet fully in. It should be slowly being stocked up throughout the country soon. Look out for it!
Cheap Shoes from the Marks & Spencer Sale!
I popped by the Marks & Spencer sale yesterday on a whim. It is on from now (date of writing) until March 30, 2008. Marks & Spencer, being a UK brand, their prices have always been on the high side. I used to find that it was cheaper to buy stuff from M&S in London (after conversion from GBP to RM) than to buy them here in Malaysia.
However, due to competition M&S has now dropped their prices in Malaysia so their things are now quite affordable. I used to buy lingerie from M&S – their bras are nice (not La Senza sexy nice but still nice) and of good quality.
But yesterday, what I picked up were 2 pairs of shoes!
Selected shoes from Marks & Spencer are 50% off – huge savings. My sis bought 2 pairs too for under RM100! That was because each pair she bought only cost RM49.50 after discount.
The best deal I got was on the pair of suede ankle boots. They cost me under RM70! Who’d believe it? And yes, they are both very comfortable indeed.
Ah I love sales don’t you? 
Easter Gift Shopping on StrawberryNet
With all the excitement over the latest Malaysian elections, I did not realise that the Easter bunny is just hopping around the corner! That means hot cross buns galore!
And in conjunction with Easter, StrawberryNET.com is running an Easter Promotion for skincare and beauty products – which means SALES!! Here are some items I found worth the money:-
Lancome Star Bronzer Bamboo Powder – Compact Bronzing Powder & Blush ( Limited Edition ) – US$24.50
Stila Stila and Vanity Fair Set: 1x EyeShadow Palette 1x LipColor 1x Face Luminizer- US$19.50
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream
– US$14.00
For more Easter Specials go to StrawberryNET.com’s Gift and Promotions. Remember: There is Free Shipping worldwide and you still get an extra 5% discount if you purchase 3 or more items.
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