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.
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).
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.
| Metric | Cumulative (2022-2026) |
|---|---|
| Total sales generated | RM61.5 million |
| Total visitors | 7.96 million |
| Total booths | 2,432 |
| Entrepreneurs empowered | 3,500+ |
| Local brands featured | 700+ |
| Malaysia Book of Records | Largest Raya Festival Expo (2024) |
| Location | Visitors | Booths | Sales generated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei (BRIDEX) | 80,000 | 120 | - |
| Penang (PICCA) | 350,000 | 206 | RM7M |
| KL - MITEC (66h) | 2.95M | 550 | RM29.2M |
| Total 2026 | 3.38M | 1,076 | RM36.2M+ |
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | 26-28 February 2027 (66 hours non-stop) |
| Duration | 66 hours (26 Feb 12pm - 29 Feb 6am) |
| Venue | MITEC, Kuala Lumpur (Hall 1-6) |
| Target visitors | 1.8 million |
| Format | Shopping Bazaar + Food Festival + Celebrity Performances + Interactive Zones + CSR Initiatives |
Existing sponsor lineup demonstrating the calibre of brands ABGR attracts:
Kunafa Aiwahhh · SPayLater (BNPL Partner) · Bank Rakyat (Official Bank) · Power Root (Exclusive Beverage) · Cik B Salmon Skin · Sugar Bomb (Official Fragrance) · REV Media Group (Official Media) · HABIB · Cheetah · Pure Lab · Beauboss · Siti Khadijah · Varisha Collection · Ombak Exclusive
Bombastika proved U Mobile owns the Malay Raya moment. ABGR multiplies that formula: 1.8M on-ground visitors, 66 hours, purchase-ready families.
U Mobile is at a pivotal brand moment in Q4 2026-Q1 2027:
| U Mobile context | ABGR 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. |
U Mobile's Bombastika Raya Concert (2023) is the benchmark:
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.
Tier: Connectivity Partner — Official Telco Partner
| Component | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monetary sponsorship | RM800,000 - RM1,000,000 | Negotiable based on scope |
| COW (Cell on Wheels) | ~RM150,000 - RM200,000 (in-kind) | ~5 days deployment (2 setup + 66h event) |
| Booth staff & collateral | U Mobile funded | Activation team, banners, merch |
| Total equivalent value | ~RM1.0M - RM1.3M |
Four activation pillars - from brand immersion on-site through to measurable subscriber conversion and social amplification.
Own the venue narrative - title rights through every visitor touchpoint
"Official Telco Partner: U Mobile" in all event communications
Lanyards, wristbands, 50K+ shopping bags, booklets
REV Media Group integrated coverage
Mapped on the venue diagram - always-on visibility
High-footfall experiences that turn visitors into prospects
Prime footfall location - host the 5G Experience Zone, sign-up counter, and celeb moments under one roof.
Speed challenge, VR demo, interactive showcases
Exclusive Raya plan registration desk
Flash sales via U Mobile app
3× sessions with top Malaysian selebriti
From booth contact to viral referral - built for Q1 acquisition numbers
Dedicated counter with sales team capturing walk-in intent
RM50/mth = 50GB + RM20 voucher + Raya caller tune
Plan sign-ups & data add-ons via U Mobile app
U Mobile pushes offers to existing subscriber base
"Bring a friend, RM10 off" - viral growth multiplier
Owned channels + influencers + live stream overlays
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.
| Phase | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| COW setup | 24-25 Feb 2027 | Site survey, installation, network optimisation |
| Event active | 26-28 Feb 2027 (66h) | Full coverage: Hall 1-6 + concourse + food zone |
| COW tear-down | 1 Mar 2027 | Removal, 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.
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:
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:
| Document | Audience | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Main Proposal | Marketing / Events | Branding, activation, subscriber funnel, ROI |
| Technical Appendix | Network / CTO | COW specs, coverage plan, power, frequency, timeline |
The metrics that matter for this partnership:
| Line item | Value |
|---|---|
| Total sponsorship investment | RM1.0M - RM1.3M |
| Estimated annual revenue from new subscribers | 8,000 × RM50/mth × 12 = RM4.8M |
| Estimated data add-on revenue | 50,000 × RM20 = RM1.0M |
| Media equivalency (earned) | RM5M+ |
| Measurable ROI (Year 1) | ~4.5:1 to 5:1 |
| Intangible value | First telco to own Malaysia's largest Raya expo - category leadership |
This de-risks U Mobile's investment and demonstrates our confidence in the platform's conversion power.
ABGR has a tradition of giving back - supporting orphans and single mothers as a core part of every edition. U Mobile joins as:
| Phase | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement & planning | Aug - Oct 2026 | MOU signing, creative concept, COW logistics planning |
| Pre-event marketing | Nov 2026 - Feb 2027 | Teaser campaigns, Raya bundle launch, celeb announcements |
| COW deployment | 24-25 Feb 2027 | Setup & network optimisation at MITEC |
| ABGR 2027 | 26-28 Feb 2027 | 66-hour event - activations, sign-ups, live shows |
| COW tear-down | 1 Mar 2027 | Removal & site restoration |
| Post-event report | March 2027 | Full analytics & ROI report delivered to U Mobile |
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.
How ABGR stacks up against other major Raya bazaars in Malaysia:
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.
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.
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.
| Reason | Detail | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
During vendor booth booking in ABGR's web system, at checkout page:
Vendors arrive at MITEC 2 days before event for booth setup. A dedicated U Mobile counter at the registration hall handles modem collection:
| Stage | Action | Target | Conversion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Vendors become part of the 5G experience trail. Every vendor who signs up gets:
| Branding Tier | Requirement | Vendor 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 |
| Tool | What Vendors Get | U 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 |
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.
Let's make ABGR 2027 the biggest Raya celebration yet - powered by U Mobile 5G.