KUALA LUMPUR, October 12 – Pos Malaysia Berhad (“Pos Malaysia” or “the Group”), the nation’s premier postal and parcel service provider, marked World Post Day 2023 today. This global event celebrates the invaluable services rendered by the postal sector in connecting communities and individuals. The celebration, themed “Together for Trust: Collaborating for a Safe and Connected Future,” was graced by the esteemed presence of YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, and YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital.
This year’s theme underscores the significance of unity and collaboration in shaping a secure and interconnected future. In his address, YB Fahmi Fadzil lauded Pos Malaysia and its employees for their impactful initiatives. These initiatives encompass expanding postal services nationwide, including post offices, Pos Mini outlets, and “Pick Up Drop Off” services at the Digital Economy Centre (PEDi). Additionally, they provide employment opportunities to rural communities in Sabah and Sarawak through programs like ‘Posmen Komuniti’ (PK) and ‘Wakil Posmen Komuniti’ (WPK).
From October 9th to 13th, Pos Malaysia will conduct a series of engaging activities at post offices throughout the country as part of ‘Minggu Bersama Pelanggan’ (Customer Appreciation Week). These activities aim to honor and appreciate the dedicated Pos Malaysia Wira and the Rakyat, who are key stakeholders in the Group’s success. Among the exciting activities planned for Pos Malaysia customers are:
- A Meet and Greet with Malaysian actor Shaheizy Sam at GPO Shah Alam (October 9, 12 pm to 2 pm).
- Meet and Greet sessions with Malaysian Football League (MFL) players at various post offices:
- GPO Kedah (October 9, 1 pm to 2 pm)
- GPO Perak (October 10, 12 pm to 1 pm)
- GPO Terengganu (October 11, 12 pm to 1 pm)
- GPO Pahang (October 12, 11 am to 12 pm)
- Daily chances for the top ‘spenders’ nationwide to win a 5gm Gold Wafer from October 9th to 13th.
- The Senang-Menang Contest, where a minimum spend of RM20 gives customers a chance to win a cash prize of RM10,000.
- Up to 20% off for domestic parcels and international deliveries.
- 50% off on Setem Ku individual purchases.
- Free motorcycle road tax with motorcycle insurance renewal.
For Pos Shop customers, there are enticing offers as well:
- Buy 1 get 1 free ice cream from October 9 to 13 (11 am-6 pm).
- Purchase-with-Purchase: RM1 Coffee with every purchase of 1 pau.
- Spin the Wheel: Spend a minimum of RM15 for a chance to win Pos Shop shopping vouchers valued up to RM30.
Charles Brewer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Pos Malaysia Berhad, emphasized the Group’s dedication to building trust and connecting lives and businesses. He highlighted Pos Malaysia’s remarkable network, reaching over 11 million addresses nationwide and achieving an impressive score of 96 percent in guaranteed delivery performance, surpassing the industry average of 78 percent. In collaboration with the Postal Forum, Pos Malaysia organized the “Apa Khabar?” letter writing competition involving over 470 primary and secondary schools through their KESEF Club (Kelab Setem dan Filateli).
Selected schools will receive Hope Boxes containing postcards and hope wishes for students. This initiative aims to promote letter writing, foster connections among Malaysians, and encourage creative writing among the younger generation. During the event, Pos Malaysia unveiled a unique commemorative stamp design for World Post Day, symbolizing the enduring legacy of postal services. The event concluded with the launch of Pos Malaysia’s first fleet of electric vans by YB Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to a sustainable future.
Charles Brewer highlighted this milestone, saying, “As we continue with our transformation journey, we are proud of the essential role that we play in helping to build trust and connect Malaysians for a better tomorrow. We stand as a ‘lighthouse,’ championing sustainability for both Malaysia and the logistics sector. The inauguration of our first electric vans marks a significant step forward toward achieving our goal of making 100% of our deliveries via electric vehicles by 2030 and a key component of our commitment to being net-zero by 2050.”
The electric vans join an impressive fleet of 105 electric bikes in Pos Malaysia’s arsenal, delivering sustainably across the Klang Valley, Johor, Kedah, Penang, and Perak, accumulating a remarkable travel distance of 153,363 km as of the end of September this year.
