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Connectivity Partner Proposal

Absolut Bazaar × Festival Gaya Raya 2027 Edition — Connectivity Partner

A complete brand immersion across 1.8 million visitors and 66 hours non-stop - built for 5G proof, Malay-market affinity, and measurable subscriber acquisition.

Presented to
U Mobile Sdn Bhd
Event dates
26-28 Feb 2027 · 66 hours
Venue
MITEC, Kuala Lumpur
Target visitors
1.8 million
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Contents

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Executive Summary

Absolut Bazaar × Festival Gaya Raya (ABGR) is Malaysia's largest and most iconic Raya festival expo - recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as Malaysia's Largest Raya Festival Expo (2024).

RM61.5M
Total sales since 2022
7.96M
Total visitors since 2022
3,500+
Entrepreneurs empowered
700+
Local brands featured
Scale
1.8M visitors · 66 hours
Malaysia's largest Raya festival expo
Venue
MITEC, KL
Atmosphere
Non-stop Raya energy

For its 6th edition - 26-28 February 2027 (66 hours non-stop, from 26 Feb 12pm to 29 Feb 6am) - ABGR returns to MITEC Kuala Lumpur with a target of 1.8 million visitors.

We invite U Mobile to join us as our Connectivity Partner — Official Telco Partner, leveraging this platform to deepen brand affinity with the Malay demographic, drive 5G awareness, and achieve measurable subscriber acquisition.

Value proposition U Mobile's 5G leadership - freshly amplified by the World Cup 2026 broadcast sponsorship - finds its natural Raya-season home at ABGR 2027. This is not a logo-on-banner deal. This is complete brand immersion: 1.8M visitors, 66 hours non-stop, live 5G demo, on-site sign-ups, and a showcase of U Mobile's 5G network under peak load.
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About ABGR

2.1 Track record

MetricCumulative (2022-2026)
Total sales generatedRM61.5 million
Total visitors7.96 million
Total booths2,432
Entrepreneurs empowered3,500+
Local brands featured700+
Malaysia Book of RecordsLargest Raya Festival Expo (2024)

2.2 2026 edition - by location

LocationVisitorsBoothsSales generated
Brunei (BRIDEX)80,000120-
Penang (PICCA)350,000206RM7M
KL - MITEC (66h)2.95M550RM29.2M
Total 20263.38M1,076RM36.2M+

2.3 2027 edition - ABGR 6.0

DetailInfo
Date26-28 February 2027 (66 hours non-stop)
Duration66 hours (26 Feb 12pm - 29 Feb 6am)
VenueMITEC, Kuala Lumpur (Hall 1-6)
Target visitors1.8 million
FormatShopping Bazaar + Food Festival + Celebrity Performances + Interactive Zones + CSR Initiatives

2.4 2026 sponsor portfolio

Existing sponsor lineup demonstrating the calibre of brands ABGR attracts:

Open category No telco partner has been secured - this category is waiting for U Mobile.
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Why U Mobile?

Benchmark · Bombastika Raya 2023

From concert heat to conversion funnel

Bombastika proved U Mobile owns the Malay Raya moment. ABGR multiplies that formula: 1.8M on-ground visitors, 66 hours, purchase-ready families.

+73%
Brand index
5.8×
Ad recall

3.1 The perfect timing

U Mobile is at a pivotal brand moment in Q4 2026-Q1 2027:

U Mobile contextABGR opportunity
5G Wholesale Network Operator - freshly awarded, massive brand push Live 5G demo zone - let 1.8M people feel the speed. Network credibility through experience, not ads.
World Cup 2026 Broadcast Sponsor - high brand heat carries into 2027 Sustain momentum from June 2026 into Raya season. Don't let WC brand equity cool off.
Q1 2027 Subscriber Targets - telcos live and die by quarterly acquisition 66-hour on-ground sales funnel. Target 5,000-8,000 new sign-ups from a single activation.
Malay Demographic Priority - Bombastika Raya proved the approach 85%+ of ABGR visitors are Malay families. Bombastika amplified - 66 hours vs one concert.

3.2 Proven telco-Raya synergy

U Mobile's Bombastika Raya Concert (2023) is the benchmark:

+73%
Brand index increase
+113%
Brand perception (Malay)
5.8×
Brand ad recall
234M
Total impressions

ABGR 2027 amplifies this formula by an order of magnitude: 1.8M on-ground visitors (vs thousands at a concert), sustained over 66 hours non-stop (vs a single evening), with a purchase-ready audience already in spending mode.

Key difference One-off concerts build awareness. A 66-hour non-stop expo builds a conversion funnel. The difference between "brand recall" and "subscriber acquisition" is the difference between Bombastika Raya and ABGR.
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Connectivity Partner Package

Tier: Connectivity Partner — Official Telco Partner

4.1 Sponsorship structure

ComponentValueNotes
Monetary sponsorshipRM800,000 - RM1,000,000Negotiable based on scope
COW (Cell on Wheels)~RM150,000 - RM200,000 (in-kind)~5 days deployment (2 setup + 66h event)
Booth staff & collateralU Mobile fundedActivation team, banners, merch
Total equivalent value~RM1.0M - RM1.3M

4.2 Benefits & deliverables

Four activation pillars - from brand immersion on-site through to measurable subscriber conversion and social amplification.

01
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Branding
touchpoints
02
5
On-ground
activations
03
5
Acquisition
funnel steps
04
1.1M+
Owned social
followers

Branding & visibility

Own the venue narrative - title rights through every visitor touchpoint

7
Assets
MITEC footprint · U Mobile presence
Main entrance · Hero banner First impression for 1.8M visitors
U Mobile Main Stage Naming rights on all performances
Wi-Fi · entire MITEC "Wi-Fi Powered by U Mobile"
LED walls · all halls Branded video across concourse
01
Title rights

"Official Telco Partner: U Mobile" in all event communications

02
Collateral flood

Lanyards, wristbands, 50K+ shopping bags, booklets

03
Media partner

REV Media Group integrated coverage

04
Stage + LED + Wi-Fi

Mapped on the venue diagram - always-on visibility

On-ground activation

High-footfall experiences that turn visitors into prospects

400
Sq ft booth
Flagship space
400 ft2
Premium concourse booth

Prime footfall location - host the 5G Experience Zone, sign-up counter, and celeb moments under one roof.

Experience
5G Experience Zone

Speed challenge, VR demo, interactive showcases

Convert
Sign-up station

Exclusive Raya plan registration desk

Engage
Happy Hour

Flash sales via U Mobile app

Draw
Celebrity M&G

3× sessions with top Malaysian selebriti

Subscriber acquisition funnel

From booth contact to viral referral - built for Q1 acquisition numbers

5-8K
Sign-up target
01
On-site sign-up

Dedicated counter with sales team capturing walk-in intent

02
Exclusive Raya plan

RM50/mth = 50GB + RM20 voucher + Raya caller tune

03
App exclusive deals

Plan sign-ups & data add-ons via U Mobile app

04
SMS / App blast

U Mobile pushes offers to existing subscriber base

05
Referral loop

"Bring a friend, RM10 off" - viral growth multiplier

Digital & social amplification

Owned channels + influencers + live stream overlays

50M+
Impressions
Amplify
Stage · stream · share
Facebook
500K+
Instagram
400K+
TikTok
200K+
LIVE
Live streaming + influencer

Stage pre-roll & U Mobile overlay · 10+ key influencers feature the activation

PUSH
U Mobile + REV Media

App notifications, SMS, social cross-post · REV web / social / video

1.1M+
Combined owned social following
10+
Influencers amplifying U Mobile
50-100M
Projected social & digital impressions

4.3 Estimated reach

1.8M
On-ground visitors
50-100M
Social & digital impressions
50+
Celebrity appearances
20+
Media mentions (earned)
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Cell on Wheels (COW)

50,000
Sqm coverage
66h
Non-stop stress test
100K+
Speed-test target
Deployment concept
Existing tower + COW backup

Macro sites stay primary. The COW adds surge capacity across Hall 1–6 when crowds peak at 10pm–2am.

Existing · primary COW · surge backup Hall 1–6

5.1 The COW is not a cost - it is a product demo

Product demo The COW is U Mobile's most credible marketing asset. No advertisement can prove 5G speed like letting 1.8M people experience it first-hand.

The logic: 1.8 million visitors packing MITEC over 66 hours straight. Peak usage from 10pm-2am when the bazaar is still going. This is the ultimate stress test for any telco network. When U Mobile's 5G delivers flawlessly under that load - speed tests, streaming, video calls, TikTok uploads - every visitor becomes a walking testimonial. No ad can match this credibility.

5.2 Deployment plan

PhaseDateActivity
COW setup24-25 Feb 2027Site survey, installation, network optimisation
Event active26-28 Feb 2027 (66h)Full coverage: Hall 1-6 + concourse + food zone
COW tear-down1 Mar 2027Removal, site restoration

Coverage area: MITEC Hall 1-6, main concourse, F&B zone - estimated 50,000 sqm. 66-hour non-stop event means the network will be tested round the clock - a living demonstration of U Mobile 5G reliability.

5.3 Marketing activation around the COW

The COW is not infrastructure - it is U Mobile's most powerful marketing asset. Here are six activations that turn the tower into a crowd-drawing, content-generating, subscriber-acquiring machine:

5G Speed Challenge Booth
4-5 terminals with speed test app. Visitors test U Mobile 5G speed and auto-generate a share card: "I got 1.2 Gbps at ABGR with U Mobile!" Live leaderboard on LED - top 10 every hour win vouchers. Target: 100,000+ speed tests.
📊
Live Network Dashboard
Giantscreen at concourse: "🔥 15,842 connected to U Mobile 5G right now" / "⚡ Peak today: 1.4 Gbps". Real-time social proof - visitors snap and share, free earned reach.
📸
5G Raya Photo Booth
Real-time 5G upload - photo captured and uploaded to cloud in under 2 seconds. Printed receipt: "☁️ Uploaded via U Mobile 5G - 0.8s". Raya-themed backdrop (ketupat, pelita).
🎙️
"The 66-Hour Stream"
Citizen journalism booth - anyone livestreams 5 minutes of their ABGR experience via U Mobile 5G. Auto-posts to TikTok/IG with #UMobile5GxABGR. UGC gold: 500+ raw authentic clips.
🌙
Midnight Raya 5G Sale
12am flash sale - "50GB EXTRA PERCUMA for sign-up now". Only valid on-site via U Mobile network. FOMO-driven conversion during peak late-night bazaar hours.
🥽
5G VR Kampung Halaman
VR headsets powered by U Mobile 5G - low-latency virtual walkthrough of a classic Raya kampung. Crowd magnet. Latency comparison: 5G vs 4G shown side-by-side.

5.4 Internal approval strategy

Telco insider perspective: The COW crosses two budget holders - Marketing (who pays for sponsorships) and Network (who deploys infrastructure). Here is the step-by-step approval path:

1
Win Marketing first (Jul-Aug 2026)
Present to Queenie Lim / Ng Kar Yan. They sign off RM800k-RM1M cash sponsorship. COW framed as "value in-kind" - from their perspective, it is RM150-200k of FREE network value included in the package.
2
Marketing pitches Network internally (Sep 2026)
Once Marketing is committed, they push internally: "Sponsorship sudah signed - we just need Network to deploy a COW for 5 days. This is our 5G showcase at Malaysia's largest Raya expo."
3
We make it easy for Network
Absolut Events provides a technical appendix: COW placement at MITEC, power source availability, frequency bands, coverage area specs. Network team gets everything they need without doing legwork.
4
Timing: Submit planning Aug-Sep 2026
Q3 is the sweet spot - Q4 has budget freeze, January is too close to event (Feb). August-September gives 5 months for internal approvals, procurement, and deployment logistics.
Summary: Two documents, two departments
DocumentAudienceContent
Main ProposalMarketing / EventsBranding, activation, subscriber funnel, ROI
Technical AppendixNetwork / CTOCOW specs, coverage plan, power, frequency, timeline
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ROI & KPI Framework

The metrics that matter for this partnership:

6.1 Measurable KPIs

New subscriber sign-ups
5,000 - 8,000
U Mobile system data + on-ground booth tally
Data add-on purchases
30,000 - 50,000
U Mobile billing system
5G speed test completions
100,000+
QR code / app-based counter
Social media impressions
50M+
Meta & TikTok analytics
Video views
10M+
Reels, TikTok, YouTube
Media mentions (earned)
20+
Media monitoring (FMT, Kosmo, BH, TV3 etc.)
Brand index lift (Malay demo)
+10% to +15%
Pre/post event brand tracking survey
PR value / media equivalency
RM5M+
AVE calculation

6.2 Business case - quantified ROI

Line itemValue
Total sponsorship investmentRM1.0M - RM1.3M
Estimated annual revenue from new subscribers8,000 × RM50/mth × 12 = RM4.8M
Estimated data add-on revenue50,000 × RM20 = RM1.0M
Media equivalency (earned)RM5M+
Measurable ROI (Year 1)~4.5:1 to 5:1
Intangible valueFirst telco to own Malaysia's largest Raya expo - category leadership

6.3 Performance guarantee

Our commitment to U Mobile We guarantee a minimum of 5,000 new U Mobile plan sign-ups during the 66-hour event. If this target is not met, Absolut Events & Management Sdn Bhd will credit U Mobile with equivalent branding space at ABGR 2028 - at no additional cost.

This de-risks U Mobile's investment and demonstrates our confidence in the platform's conversion power.

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CSR Collaboration

ABGR has a tradition of giving back - supporting orphans and single mothers as a core part of every edition. U Mobile joins as:

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Project Timeline

PhaseDateActivity
Agreement & planningAug - Oct 2026MOU signing, creative concept, COW logistics planning
Pre-event marketingNov 2026 - Feb 2027Teaser campaigns, Raya bundle launch, celeb announcements
COW deployment24-25 Feb 2027Setup & network optimisation at MITEC
ABGR 202726-28 Feb 202766-hour event - activations, sign-ups, live shows
COW tear-down1 Mar 2027Removal & site restoration
Post-event reportMarch 2027Full analytics & ROI report delivered to U Mobile
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Market Comparison & Absolut Portfolio

U Mobile's sponsorship decision requires confidence that ABGR is the dominant Raya expo platform - not just another bazaar. Below, we benchmark ABGR against every major competitor in the Raya-season expo space, followed by Absolut Events' own portfolio track record across multiple locations.

9.1 Competitive Landscape - Raya Expo Comparison

How ABGR stacks up against other major Raya bazaars in Malaysia:

Metric
ABGR Absolut Events
Bombastika Raya U Mobile ’23
Generic Bazaar Typical Raya bazaar
Venue
MITEC KL
Hall 1-6, concourse
Axiata Arena
Bukit Jalil
Various
Local halls / malls
Visitors
1.8M
2027 target
#1
20K
1-night concert
limited
200K-800K
Per edition
Duration
66 hours
Non-stop
longest
4-6 hours
Single evening
8-12 hours
Daytime only
Vendors
550
Booth tenants
largest
No vendors
zero
100-400
Booths
Vendor Sales
RM36M
2026 KL edition
highest
Ticket revenue
RM3-12M
Est. per ed.
Celebrity
50+
Performers
largest
5-8
Headliners
10-30
Performers
Media Partner
REV Media
FMT, Kosmo, TV3
national
U Mobile
Own activation
Local radio
Limited reach
Records
MBR
Largest Raya Expo
verified
Concert only
No record
Telco Partner
Open
Category waiting
first mover
U Mobile
Already done
Unconfirmed
No exclusivity
Verdict ABGR leads every key metric: 1.8M visitors vs 20K (Bombastika) or 200–800K (generic). 66 hours non-stop vs 4–12 hours. 550 vendors with RM36M sales — Bombastika has none. Bombastika Raya proved U Mobile owns the Raya moment — but its reach is capped at 20K per concert. ABGR is Bombastika at 90× scale with a built-in vendor B2B pipeline no generic bazaar can match. No other platform gives U Mobile this combination of consumer reach + SME acquisition.

9.2 Absolut Events Bazaar Portfolio

Absolut Events has demonstrated it can execute at scale - not just KL, but across multiple locations including international (Brunei) and second-tier markets (Penang). This proves replicability, operational maturity, and the ability to manage multi-location COW deployments if U Mobile expands.

ABGR KL 2026
Hall 1-6 MITEC
2.95M
Visitors
550
Booths
RM29.2M
Sales
Malaysia Book of Records: Largest Raya Festival Expo. 66-hour non-stop flagship edition.
ABGR Penang
PICCA
350K
Visitors
206
Booths
RM7M
Sales
Second-largest edition. Demonstrates ability to replicate the ABGR formula outside KL - same brand promise, localised execution.
ABGR Brunei
BRIDEX
80K
Visitors
120
Booths
-
Sales n/a
International edition. Proves cross-border event capability - important for U Mobile's potential regional expansion.
ABGR Cumulative
2022-2026
7.96M
Total visitors
RM61.5M
Total sales
3,500+
Entrepreneurs
Five editions across three locations. RM61.5M in total vendor sales. 700+ local brands featured since inception.

9.3 Why Portfolio Matters for COW Investment

If U Mobile deploys a COW at ABGR KL 2027, the infrastructure can be standardised and replicated for Penang and future editions - making U Mobile the default telco partner across Absolut's entire bazaar network. This multi-location exclusivity is worth substantially more than a single-event sponsorship.

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B2B Integration: U Biz 5G Vendor Empowerment

With 550 booth tenants across ABGR, this is a built-in SME audience that U Mobile can convert into long-term business customers. But more critically - network congestion during 1.8 million peak footfall will cripple QR Pay and card terminals of every vendor. Based on ABGR 2026 records, total vendor sales exceed RM36 million over 66 hours. Any payment downtime means real revenue loss for vendors - and a black eye for the event. U Mobile's COW and exclusive 5G spectrum (leased from SKMM) means U Mobile is the only telco whose frequency can guarantee uninterrupted merchant transactions.

Strategic Naming: U Biz 5G Vendor Rescue Kit Position it as a cashless continuity solution - not a modem sale.

"Kesesakan rangkaian semasa kemuncak 1.8 juta pengunjung akan melumpuhkan transaksi tanpa tunai (QR Pay / Card Terminal) vendor. Sebagai rakan rasmi 5G, U Mobile menawarkan 'U Biz 5G Vendor Rescue Kit' - modem Wi-Fi 5G mudah alih eksklusif untuk 550 usahawan kami, memastikan transaksi jualan RM36 Juta berjalan tanpa henti."

10.1 Why U Mobile Cannot Be Rejected

ReasonDetailImpact
Guaranteed B2B Leads 550 pre-qualified businesses served on a platter - no cold calling required U Mobile SME sales pipeline filled in one weekend
Product Demo Under Pressure Vendors experience 5G reliability during peak 10pm-2am crowds - they become unpaid evangelists Word-of-mouth marketing from 550 business owners
Spectral Isolation (Silo Effect) COW broadcasts U Mobile's own spectrum frequency (SKMM-licensed). Vendor modems are isolated from other telco visitor traffic Vendor transactions immune from network crashes - a technical advantage no competitor can match
Post-Event Retention Funnel "Puas hati dengan kelajuan 5G kami? Bawa balik modem ni ke kedai/restoran fizikal anda - sambung langganan RMxx sebulan." Recurring U Biz revenue from 60-80 retained SME accounts

10.2 Implementation Flow - 3 Phases

Phase 1: Pre-Event Purchase (Booking System Integration)

During vendor booth booking in ABGR's web system, at checkout page:

"Elakkan terminal QR anda sangkut masa event! Sewa / Beli Modem U Biz 5G dengan kuota Tanpa Had untuk 3 hari pada harga RMxx (Diskaun khas vendor ABGR). Klik 'Add to Cart'."

Phase 2: Bump-In Day (Booth Setup)

Vendors arrive at MITEC 2 days before event for booth setup. A dedicated U Mobile counter at the registration hall handles modem collection:

Phase 3: Post-Event Retention (Conversion)

U Mobile's Post-Event Offer "Puas hati dengan kelajuan 5G kami? Bawa balik modem ni ke kedai / restoran fizikal anda - sambung langganan hanya RMxx sebulan. Kekal dalam ekosistem U Biz dengan diskaun 30% untuk 6 bulan pertama."

10.3 Vendor Acquisition Funnel - U Mobile Sales Pipeline

StageActionTargetConversion
1. Awareness Pre-event email to all 550 vendors announcing U Biz 5G Rescue Kit 550 vendors 100%
2. Interest Checkout pop-up + U Mobile counter at bump-in 300+ vendors engage 40%
3. Trial Free 5G modem for 3-day event + plug-and-play setup 150 vendors trial 50%
4. Conversion Post-event U Mobile follow-up + discount expiry nudge 75-100 converted 50-67%
5. Retention U Biz broadband + merchant account - recurring monthly billing 60-80 retained 80%

Projected annual revenue from vendor conversions:
75 vendors × (RM99/mth broadband + RM150/mth avg merchant fees) × 12 months = RM224,100/year

10.4 Booth Branding & Vendor Activation at COW Zone

Vendors become part of the 5G experience trail. Every vendor who signs up gets:

Branding TierRequirementVendor Gets
U Mobile 5G Connected Sign up U Biz 5G hotspot Booth sticker + app tag + map icon
U Mobile Digital Partner Sign up ULTRA Merchant 360 or SME Digital Kit Standing banner + sticker + app placement + priority zone
U Mobile Flagship Booth Full ecosystem adoption + co-branded activation Custom booth design + U Mobile staff support + main stage demo slot

10.5 SME Digital Kit (Optional Upsell)

SME Digital Starter - Exclusively for ABGR Vendors A bundled toolkit to go online, accept payments, and manage operations - all within U Mobile's ecosystem.
ToolWhat Vendors GetU Mobile Win
Free Domain & Website 1-year free business domain + basic landing page Dependency on U Mobile digital ecosystem
Business Broadband Discount 30% off first 6 months of U Biz plan Recurring revenue pipeline from 550 vendors
ULTRA Business Merchant 360 QR payment setup + POS terminal + e-invoice + inventory Transaction volume through U Mobile payment gateway
Business Analytics Dashboard Free 3-month access to sales & visitor analytics Stickiness - vendors stay for data insights
WhatsApp Business API U Mobile-powered WhatsApp Biz account + broadcast credits Messaging revenue + vendor communication channel
Why This Matters to Queenie Lim & Vern Law This is not a brand awareness play.
550 vendors = 550 pre-qualified SME leads in one venue. No door-to-door sales. No cold calling. No digital ads. U Mobile gets a warm, on-the-ground introduction to real business owners - most are still using Celcom/Maxis home broadband and third-party payment gateways. This is a direct SME acquisition channel that no other telco sponsorship can offer.
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About Absolut Events & Management

Absolut Events & Management Sdn Bhd is the organiser of ABGR - Malaysia's largest Raya festival expo. With 5 consecutive editions since 2022, the company has established ABGR as the definitive Raya shopping and lifestyle platform, partnering with blue-chip brands including Bank Rakyat, REV Media Group, HABIB, and SPayLater.

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Contact

12.1 Prepared by

Prepared by
Abdul Halim Bin Azhar
Absolut Events & Management Sdn Bhd
Submission channel
u.com.my
Official Sponsorship Request portal

Let's make ABGR 2027 the biggest Raya celebration yet - powered by U Mobile 5G.

Connectivity Partner · Official Telco Partner