Our Biggest Merdeka Giveaway Yet Is Here!
Two years ago, makchic and Stories came together to create something magical — The Flight of Imagination, a one-of-a-kind personalised photo storybook featuring stunning family portraits woven into a heartfelt tale — written by makchic’s Managing Editor, Kimberly Lee and illustrated by Munsya Rahman. Set against Malaysia’s breathtaking landscapes, it’s a tribute to childhood wonder, creativity, and unforgettable family moments.
This 68th Merdeka, we’re bringing the magic back by giving 3 lucky families the chance to win an incredible experience: An exclusive The Flight of Imagination personalised storybook photoshoot worth RM800, PLUS a staycation at one of the dreamy destinations featured in the book!
The Prizes:
Three winners with the most interesting and insightful responses will each receive fantastic prizes of hotel stays either in Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi or Melaka, plus a personalised The Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience. This is a distinct photoshoot experience, culminating in a stunning 40-page photo storybook destined to be cherished for generations suitable for families with a child or children aged 3 to 8 years old.
To find out more about The Flight of Imagination photo storybook experience, make sure to read our previous article here or watch the video below:
Here are the incredible prizes to expect from our wonderful prize sponsors:
- Grand Prize (1 winner): 3 Day, 2 Night stay at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu at the Deluxe Garden Wing Family Room (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children), 4 x North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise and a Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience – worth RM3,980 in total.
- Second Prize (1 winner): 3 Day, 2 Night stay at BON TON Resort, Langkawi at the Silk Villa (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children) and a Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience – worth RM3,940 in total.
- Third Prize (1 winner): 3 Day, 2 Night stay at Liu Men Hotel, Melaka at the Kapitan Room (Junior Suite), (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children) and a Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience – worth RM2,200 in total.
How to Enter:
1️. Follow organisers @storiesmy and @makchic, as well prize sponsors @shangrilarasaria @northborneocruises @bontonresort and @liumenhotel on Instagram.
2️. Like the giveaway post and for bonus points share it on your Instagram Story.
3. In the comments, tell us: what underrated Malaysian attraction or activity you would recommend, and why?
Note: As a matter of policy, while we understand the benefits of using open AI tools, to keep things fair and authentic, we wish to see material that is tailored by participants themselves. We’re excited to read original thoughts and ideas!
The contest ends on 25th August 2025 (Monday) at 6.00pm. Winners will be announced on 29th August 2025 (Friday).
Stories x makchic The Flight of Imagination Merdeka Giveaway
Terms and Conditions
1. This giveaway is organised jointly by Stories Sdn Bhd (“Stories”) and makchic, collectively known as “the organisers”.
2. The giveaway is open to residents of Malaysia only aged 18 years or over, except for employees of the organisers and their close relatives, and anyone otherwise connected with the organisations or judging of the giveaway.
3. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating her/his agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
4. The organisers retain the unlimited right to use the submitted responses for commercial and non-commercial purposes which include editorial, website, and social media usage at no cost. The entrant will be credited.
5. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition. No cash alternative prizes will be offered.
6. The giveaway will be on makchic’s and Stories’ Instagram platforms.
7. Closing date for entry will be on 25th August 2025 (Monday) at 6.00pm. Three (3) winners will be selected, based on the most insightful or interesting answers submitted. After this date, no further entries to the giveaway will be permitted. Winners will be announced on 29th August 2025 (Friday).
8. The prizes will be:
Grand Prize (1 winner): 3 Day, 2 Night stay at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu at the Deluxe Garden Wing Family Room (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children), 4 x North Borneo Sunset Dinner Cruise and a Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience – worth RM3,980 in total.
Second Prize (1 winner): 3 Day, 2 Night stay at BON TON Resort, Langkawi at the Silk Villa (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children) and a Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience – worth RM3,940 in total.
Third Prize (1 winner): 3 Day, 2 Night stay at Liu Men Hotel, Melaka at the Kapitan Room (Junior Suite), (inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children) and a Flight of Imagination Photo Storybook Experience – worth RM2,200 in total.
9. The giveaway prizes are for a family of four (two adults and two children), with children being defined as a person up to the age of 12 years old. For purposes of the Flight of Imagination storybook experience, one child must be between the ages of 3 to 8 years old.
10. The prizes are valid for use up to 30th April 2026. No requests for extensions will be granted if the winner fails to claim the prize within the specified period.
11. For hotel stays and cruise redemptions (both only applicable for Malaysians), advance reservation of minimum 7 days applies and rooms are subject to hotel availability. Blackout dates or surcharges may apply for peak periods depending on individual hotels terms. Vouchers must be presented upon booking.
12. The Flight of Imagination photobook experience includes a 1-hour weekday studio photo shoot at Stories’ studio (Oval Damansara, TTDI), 1 personalised 8’’x 8’’ hard cover book with your family photos and child’s name featured in it and 11 digital images that appear in the book. The photoshoot will be conducted by an Associate Photographer (4 to 7 years experience). Top up for weekend shoots are RM200.
13. If the value of the voucher is not fully redeemed, no refund in cash or in other means will be given for the balance. Vouchers are not valid with other promotions or discounted offers.
14. The winners will be notified by DM, on Instagram, within 48 hours of the closing date. If any winner cannot be contacted, the Organisers reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
15. The winners agree that any photos taken during their Flight of Imagination personalised storybook experience, including any behind the scenes footages shot, are copyrighted by Stories. The photos and/or videos will be used for Stories and makchic’s website, social media, promotional purposes, contests, or exhibitions.
16. The decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by Malaysian law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.
18. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and those in their family in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Malaysian data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
19. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, and/or Instagram.
