DBS/POSB customers can withdraw new and good-as-new notes in 27 community clubs across the island from 29 Jan 18

POSB new notes pop-up ATMs make highly-anticipated comeback – 36 machines will be rolled out across 27 community clubs islandwide
Customers can also reserve CNY new notes and good-as-new notes through online reservation

SINGAPORE, 24 January 2018 – This Chinese New Year, DBS/POSB makes the withdrawal and collection of new and good-as-new notes a fuss-free experience with the return of POSB new notes pop-up ATMs and the rollout of an online reservation system on 29 January.

Starting Chinese New Year on the right note
To increase customer convenience, this year, POSB will roll out 36 new-notes ATMs in more locations – 27 community clubs islandwide, up from 22 in 2017. There will also be increased options to withdraw notes in different denominations. Similar to last year, customers will be able to use their DBS/POSB cards to withdraw CNY new notes in sums of SGD 100 (SGD 2 x 50), SGD 300 (SGD 10 x 30) and SGD 500 (SGD 50 x 10). The bank will also make available for the first time, the option to withdraw cash in sums of SGD 200 (SGD 2 x 100), SGD 300 (SGD 2 x 50 + SGD 10 x 20) and SGD 500 (SGD 10 x 20 + SGD 50 x 6), reducing the need for multiple transactions.


This is the fourth year in which DBS/POSB is partnering with People’s Association to roll out the new notes pop-up ATMs, a service which is highly popular among Singaporeans. In 2017, more than 110,000 customers made use of it, with the majority getting their notes outside of banking hours or over the weekends.

All new notes pop-up ATMs are accessible 24 hours daily, except for one located at Chong Pang Community Club, which will be available from 9am to 10pm daily. POSB ambassadors will be on hand to guide customers at various new notes pop-up ATM locations from 29 January to 14 February, 9am to 9pm.

Make an online reservation for CNY notes


DBS and POSB customers can choose from denominations of SGD 2, SGD 10 and SGD 50 via the online reservation system, and collect their new and good-as-new notes on their preferred dates and timings at all full-service branches. From 29 January onwards, customers can visit www.go.dbs.com/sg-cnynotes or www.posb.com.sg/cnynotes to reserve their CNY new notes.

Collect or exchange CNY notes at all DBS and POSB Full-Service Branches
At all full-service branches, special priority queues will continue to be available for the elderly and those with special needs. Customers will also be able to use the SMS ‘Q’ notification service option to request for a queue number via SMS prior to visiting the branch and receive notifications on the availability of new notes. They can find their nearest branch’s SMS number at www.dbs.com.sg/personal/deposits/bank-with-ease/sms-q.

Send eAng Baos with DBS PayLah!


As more Singaporeans spend Chinese New Year abroad1, DBS and POSB’s digital offerings have also grown in popularity. DBS PayLah! (go.dbs.com/PayLah), Singapore’s most popular mobile wallet with close to 800,000 users, has a special eAng Bao feature. The eAng Bao enables customers to carry on the tradition of red packet-giving with their families and friends even if they are apart. In particular, users who have loved ones working or travelling this festive season can send them an eAng-Bao via DBS PayLah! anytime, anywhere. The number of eAng Baos sent last year rose to a new high, being five times higher than that in 2016.

Skip the queues and deposit your money effortlessly

Customers who observe Li Chun, which falls on 4 Feb, can also conveniently deposit money into their bank accounts during their “lucky timings” via DBS PayLah!. Not only does this save them time, they also stand a chance to win SGD 88 when they make deposits to their accounts via DBS PayLah! on Li Chun. Customers who prefer to make cash deposits can access over 440 DBS/POSB machines with cash deposit functions islandwide. To find out where these machines are located, please visit www.dbs.com.sg/index/locator.page

Jeremy Soo, Managing Director and Head of Consumer Banking Group (Singapore), DBS Bank, said, “Every year, our customers tell us that they want to spend less time queuing for their notes and more time with their loved ones. We have taken their feedback seriously, which is why we are introducing more pop-up ATM locations this year. In addition, we have also upgraded our machines to hold more notes. The online reservation service as well as eAng Bao feature complement our physical channels.

We believe Li Chun is a mix of tradition and modernity, and our customers should not have to ‘work’ for luck and prosperity. We made it easier and more convenient for them to skip physical queues and instead, deposit money via DBS PayLah! during their auspicious hour. By creating hassle-free and convenient banking experiences for our customers, we hope to make festive banking simpler and faster, so that they can focus on the people who matter.”

DBS and POSB Red Packets
Customers collecting and withdrawing new or good-as-new notes at all DBS/POSB branches will receive two sets of either DBS or POSB red packets. Red packets will also be given to customers at the new notes pop-up ATMs.


Inspired by the ‘animoji’ trend, DBS’ mascots Xing and Jaan are now supersized, super cute, and super chic for 2018. Each mascot comes in two designs – with/without spectacles/sunglasses – so customers can customise their gifting. Made from paper sourced from sustainably-managed forests, each packet is wrapped with the DBS “Spark” overlay in gold to evoke the festive spirit.

The POSB red packets feature beloved mascot Smiley attired in an adorable onesie, with “pop-out’ fluffy ears when the envelope is closed.

DBS and POSB are offering a slew of exclusive deals for customers this festive season. For instance, customers stand a chance to receive SGD 88 cashback when they register and spend SGD 1,888 from 29 January – 5 March using their DBS/POSB cards*. They also stand to win SGD 88 when they send an eAng Bao from 25 January – 2 March or make a deposit into their accounts on Li Chun (4 February) with DBS PayLah!*. For more details on these promotions, please visit: https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/cards/promotions/default.page.

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EZ-Link released NEW Sanrio ez-link cards for the upcoming Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day

EZ-Link is ushering in the new year with these cute designs! 

Starting 22 January 2018, fans can get the all-new ez-link card that comes in two different designs.

Complete your all-new get-up with Chinese New Year Sanrio ez-link cards! Get yours now; progressively available at TransitLink ticket offices island-wide at $12 each with a load value of $7!

These Sanrio cuties are looking for Valentines! Get your hands on these ez-link cards, progressively available now at TransitLink ticket offices island-wide at $12 each with a load value of $7!

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Huat with Shopee Pre-CNY Flash Sale! Check out the unbelievable deals from 23 – 24 Jan 2018!

The Shopee Pre-CNY Flash Sale has everything that you need for the Lunar New Year — that is to say deep discounts and offers on CNY goodies and other essential items!

From 23 to 24 January, they are kicking off the celebration with a sale that offers huge savings. Shoppers can look forward to some of the items sold at a loss (discounts of up to 82% off) such as Golden Duck Salted Egg Fish Skin & Potato Chips, Tiger Beer (CNY Edition), Her Jewellery Rose Gold Collection (Crystals from Swarovski®) and Coca Cola (CNY Edition). They will be released at different timings. (Hint: Scroll down to find out what time they are on sale)

Other products that are on sale includes New Moon Joyful Spring Set, Xishi Bak Kwa, Huggies Silver Pants, Xiaomi A1 Special Red Edition and more.

Bargain hunters, don’t miss out on their CNY Early Bird Flash Sale which offers the lowest price guaranteed for a wide variety of items handpicked for this special occasion. There will also be other highlights including Everything at $1.88 & Under, 双喜 Double Happiness Deals (2 for $8.80, 2 for $38.80, 2 for $88), and Shopee Mall Mix & Match that lets you bundle up brands such as Colgate, Listerine, Neutrogena, Harpic, Thirsty Hippo & more, at a discount.

Want more savings? Here’s a $7 off $15 promo code for new users: HUATSHOPEE 

1. Golden Duck Salted Egg Fish Skin and Potato Chips (23 January, 00:00 hrs)

$10.00 $6.88

The Golden Duck Company (TGD) was born out of a passion for Singapore’s signature flavours. Confident in their dynamic quality, a journey began to take gourmet snacks one step further in the Asian heritage flavour space. Today, TGD is fast establishing a stronghold in the snack world as a reputed purveyor of gourmet Asian snacks.

Salted Egg Potato Chips: Good things must share. So crisp, so light, these bring your everyday potato chips to another level, no dip required.

Salted Egg Fish Skin: Crispy fish skin coated with salted egg yolk and a touch of spice. So satisfyingly good you won’t need the reseal.

Try them both for a special bundle price of $6.88. (U.P. $10.00)

 

2. Tiger Beer CNY Edition (24 Cans) (23 January, 14:00 hrs)

$59.90 $38.88

Huat with Tiger Beer this Chinese New Year.  Fill your glass with Tiger Beer and expect a new year that overflows with prosperity and togetherness. The special CNY edition of 24-can pack will be selling for just $38.88 on Shopee instead of $59.90 elsewhere.

3. Coca Cola CNY Edition (24 Cans) (23 January, 18:00 hrs)

$16.00 $9.88

Stock up on some Coca-Cola for this coming Chinese New Year. Start gifting them to guests who come to visit. These festive Coca-Cola Chinese New Year cans are now available on Shopee for just $9.88 that comes in a 24-can pack.

4. New Moon Joyful Spring Set (Abalone, Razor Clam, Fish Maw Soup) (23 January, 16:00 hrs)

$66.80 $38.88

New Moon has been the Number 1 Best Selling Abalone brand in Singapore. New Moon offers a variety of its flagship product, Abalone, from various regions around the world to cater to the various taste profiles and texture preferences of its discerning customers.

You want to have abalone during Chinese New Year as the abalone’s Mandarin name is “bao yu”, which means a guaranteed surplus. The set of Abalone + Razor Clams + Fishmaw Soup will sell for $38.88 on Shopee.

 

5. Xishi Bak Kwa (23 January, 20:00 hrs)

$23.50 $16.88

Xishi Bak Kwa is made from the traditional recipe of Mr Koh Hock Bin who has insisted on using charcoal smoke house in the production of Bak Kwa even though machines are more commonly used today.

The delicious bak kwa will be selling for $16.88 a pack (500g) instead of $23.50.

7. Takahi Cyclonic Handheld Vacuum Cleaner (23 January, 22:00 hrs)

$79.90 $38.88

The Takahi Cyclonic Handheld Vacuum Cleaner will come into good use as you do your annual spring cleaning for the new year. It runs using a cyclonic logic with strong centrifugal force that separates dirt and dust from the air path. The HEPA filter traps micro sized particles to ensure highest cleaning efficiency.

Buy one today for half price at $38.88. (U.P $79.90)

7. CNY Rose Gold Collection (Crystals from Swarovski®) (23 January, 12:00 hrs)

$89.99 $15.88

Bring luck to the new year with a unique piece of jewelry. Her Jewellery CNY Collection features a perfectly paired necklace and earrings made from 100% genuine Swarovski crystals.  The stylish selection of crystal jewelry pieces matched with rose-gold plated hardware add shine to any occasion.

Buy them at a bargain price of $15.88 in the Shopee CNY Sale.

 

8. Huggies Silver Pants (3 Packs) (23 January, 16:00 hrs)

$48.70 $29.88

Huggies Silver* Pants offers affordability for everyday use. They are perfect for active babies or toddlers that refuse to lie down whilst changing. Everyday change time is now easy and comfortable for baby with Huggies Silver Pants. Your active baby need only to step into the pants and you can slide them up. Say hi to easier, faster and more affordable diaper changes!

Stock up for just $29.88 .

9. Xiaomi A1 Special Edition In Red (23 January, 22:00 hrs)

$268.00 $228.88

Xiaomi has launched a new variant for its Mi A1 Android One smartphone. The gorgeous Special Edition Red carries the same specifications which features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset and 4GB RAM, it comes with a 64GB of expandable storage.

Get the Xiaomi phone in an auspicious red colour on Shopee for just $228.88, just in time for Chinese New Year!

Mark your calendar as the sale will start on the midnight of 23 January, 00:00 hrs. Don’t forget to enter the promo code HUATSHOPEE when you check out to enjoy $7 off (min spend $15) your purchase!

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Celebrate This Chinese New Year with Ribena

The long awaited Chinese New Year is finally around the corner! During this joyous occasion, families often gather around for the all-important reunion dinner that is replete with home-cooked food and childhood drinks. Ribena, a perennial favourite amongst children, is a fitting compliment to the delicious and abundant food put out on the dining table. With attractive promotions and giveaways lined up, there are even more reasons to mark this Chinese New Year with Ribena.

Ribena A Perfect Drink for CNY

This Chinese New Year, Ribena invites you to celebrate an Abundance of Prosperity with Purple (大红大紫， 富贵年). With its luscious dark purple colour, Ribena is a tasty health drink and a big crowd favourite amongst children. Ribena manages to achieve a natural sweet taste without adding any artificial sweetener, colouring and flavouring. Made from blackcurrants, Ribena is high in Vitamin C and healthier than regular soft drinks. It is little wonder that health-conscious parents love to buy them as treats for their children! Therefore, Ribena is the perfect drink to welcome your family and friends when they come over for festive visiting.

Series of exciting road shows all over the island

To mark this joyous festival, Ribena Singapore has scheduled a total of 9 roadshows starting from the weekend of 20th January till the very last weekend (11th Feb) before Chinese New Year. Attractive promotions such as receiving a limited edition Ribena Trolley worth $29.90 with purchase of Ribena products will be available at these road shows. That’s right; customers who purchase a carton of 24 Ribena packet drinks (200ml ea) and 4 X 6-can (325ml) packs of Ribena Sparkling will receive a free Ribena trolley worth $29.90! The exclusive Ribena trolley serves as the perfect accessory for you to transport your Chinese New Year groceries home.

Lion Dance Performances To Drum Up The Festive Mood

From 28th January to 11th February, exciting lion dance performances have been lined up at some of the road shows. With their traditional costumes and neat footwork, the lion dance performances will inevitably drum up the lunar festive mood. Furthermore, every carton purchased from the 188 cartons made available only during the lion dance performance will be entitled to 1 complimentary Prosperity Bag and a SURE-WIN spin the wheel opportunity. Therefore, join Ribena at their roadshows where the entire family can be entertained with impressive lion performances. Purchase a carton of Ribena drinks to walk away with exclusive Ribena merchandise this Chinese New Year!

For information on the schedules of the lion dance performances, please refer to Ribena Singapore’s facebook page. 

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myCK’s Chinese New Year Sale — Up To 50% OFF At All Stores Till 18 Jan 2018

With Chinese New Year around the corner, it’s about time to prepare for this festive celebration. Start on your annual spring cleaning by removing old house wares and keep your house spick and span. In Chinese tradition, this signifies removing the old and welcome the new.

If you are looking to shop for new household items and essentials, do your shopping at myCK. From now leading to Chinese New Year, myCK, one of Singapore’s longest-running heartland department store chains, will be stocking up their stores with a wide-range of merchandises including household cleaning products, toiletries, skincare, apparels and many more.

From now till 18 January, customers can look forward to exclusive offers on products such as laundry liquid, detergent powder, toothbrush and toothpaste, spin mop set, bathroom cleaner and many more. Enjoy up to 50% off their extensive range of home essentials.

 [MustBuy] Simple Soap Bar Sensitive Skin 2x125g – 2 for $3.30
[StarBuy] – Living Hue Multi Spin Mop 360 Mop Set with 2 refill – $39.50 with additional 2 FREE refill worth $9.60
[PwP] X-pect Floor Wax Cleaner with Anti- bacterial 1L – $4.50 (w/o PwP $5.80)

That is not all! Customers can also shop for new clothes for their visiting and reunion dinners. During this festive season, donning new clothes symbolizes a new start for the new year. Whether you are looking for a set of perfect fitted cheongsam or a completely red outfit, you’d be spoilt for choice with their large offerings.

You can get a set of Cheongsam Top for less than $30!

This Chinese New Year, myCK is also giving away $3,888 cash! From now till 22 February, simply spend $38* in a single receipt and stand a chance to win!

Find the nearest myCK’s department store here.

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