Attention all passengers: here’s why you need to get on board with Malaysia Airports’ colourful ‘Nostalgia Raya’ campaign at KLIA and klia2 this Aidilfitri.
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Above Visit the Main Terminal at KLIA to discover Malaysia Airports' Nostalgia Raya set up.

Decorative tiffin carriers, colourful kuih muih and bright packets packed with duit raya: the quintessentially Malaysian elements of Hari Raya Aidilfitri come together against a most unlikely backdrop.

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This Ramadan, the modern and busy interiors of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 will transform into a memory lane rife with the trappings of a charmed 1960’s Raya celebration.

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Above Kuih-muih and delightful treats by Kueh Kita available at KLIA.

'Balik Kampung' At The Airport

As part of its Nostalgia Raya campaign this year, Malaysia Airports has partnered with beloved local brands like Bingka.KL, Loka Made and Kueh Kita to thrill travellers with a specially-built Raya memory lane lined with classic memorabilia, delish snacks, fun artistic workshops and lively traditional performances happening on 25-26 May and 1-2 June.   

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Above Photo: @bingka.kl/Instagram
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Above Photo: @thelokamade/Instagram

Things to Do

Squeeze in some gift-shopping at Loka Made’s quaint Heritage Shop (available at KLIA on 1 June) or get crafty with batik painting activities and a post card session hosted by Pos Malaysia on 1-2 June at the KLIA Main Terminal, Level 5.

Caricature portrait sessions will take place on 1-2 June, along with Japanese book binding and Cak Lempong activities on 2 June.

Meanwhile, Joget performances and fun Pop Yeh Yeh activities are set to take place in the Main Terminal of klia2 (Level 3) on 26 and 25 May respectively.

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Special Raya Perks 

Shoppers, it’s time to earn some rewards for that shopping spree around KLIA and klia2.

From now till June 16, seize your chance to redeem an exclusive Bingka.KL travel pouch and Malaysia Airports money packet when you spend a minimum of RM1,500 in a single receipt, or an exclusive Loka Made pouch and magnet with a Malaysia Airports money packet when you spend a minimum of RM500.

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Above Spend a minimum of RM250 and redeem an exclusive Malaysia Airports money packet.

Visitors will also have the chance to redeem a Malaysia Airports money packet with a minimum of RM250 spent not just at KLIA and klia2, but also at Penang International Airport, Langkawi International Airport, Kuching International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Click here for more information about these Raya promotions.  

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