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'This added benefit reflects our commitment to continue delivering greater value through tailored offerings designed to meet our customers' digital lifestyle needs,' said Loh Keh Jiat, Chief Consumer Business Officer of Maxis.
This offer is redeemable from now to 31 October 2025, and it's for customers who are upgrading to Maxis Postpaid 139, 169, or 199 plans within this period. Other postpaid plan users can subscribe to sooka Premium for RM25 per month.
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