09 May 2024
UNIFI MOBILE OFFERS 30K FREE SIM CARDS FOR MALAYSIAN PILGRIMS FULFILLING THEIR HAJJ
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 MAY 2024 – Unifi Mobile is offering free prepaid SIM cards to 30,000 pilgrims as well as Tabung Haji staff and volunteers for the 2024 Hajj season. This initiative is part of the Sahabat Korporat TH 2024 programme, through which TM supports Tabung Haji via connectivity and digital value-added services for pilgrims fulfilling their spiritual obligations.
Through this programme, those performing the Hajj in 2024 are eligible to receive the Unifi Mobile SIM card as part of its Middle East Pass offering. These cards will be made available during the various Hajj courses organised by Tabung Haji and at Unifi Stores nationwide, prior to the Hajj season.
Jasmine Lee, Unifi’s Chief Commercial Officer, Consumer, said, “TM has supported Tabung Haji for more than 29 years since 1995, providing services and other benefits as part of the Sahabat Korporat TH programme. As the nation’s leading convergence champion, this initiative aligns with our overall commitment to enriching lives and communities through technology, ensuring seamless and affordable connectivity for our Hajj pilgrims while they are abroad.”
“Providing one of the most affordable prepaid plans in the market, we are offering unlimited data passes that can be utilized by pilgrims throughout the duration of their visit to Saudi Arabia,” she added.
Unifi Mobile’s customised Middle East Pass offering will include various unlimited data plans for customers to choose from to suit their connectivity needs while performing Hajj, ranging from 1-day passes priced at RM15 to 45-day passes* priced at RM125.
Customers observing the Hajj can visit https://unifi.com.my/mobile/roaming for more information.
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