AEON Malaysia Integrates Weixin Pay Across All Stores

Hidekazu Iwaoka (left), and David Chong, Assistant Regional Director, Weixin Pay Southeast Asia officiating the launch of the collaboration.

August 7, 2026

AEON Malaysia Integrates Weixin Pay Across All Stores

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 August 2026 — AEON CO. (M) BHD. has integrated Weixin Pay across all its stores in Malaysia, enabling Chinese travellers to make cashless payments nationwide as part of a year-long collaboration supported by Tourism Malaysia. The partnership was officially launched on 5 August at AEON Mall Alpha Angle.

The initiative aims to provide Chinese visitors with a more seamless shopping experience while strengthening Malaysia’s appeal as a preferred tourism and retail destination. The campaign runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 logo featured on AEON’s point-of-sale materials to reinforce the national tourism campaign.

The collaboration reinforces AEON's commitment to delivering greater value to customers while supporting national efforts to strengthen tourism. — The collaboration reinforces AEON’s commitment to delivering greater value to customers while supporting national efforts to strengthen tourism.

During the campaign, customers paying with Weixin Pay at AEON outlets nationwide will enjoy preferential exchange rates. Weixin Pay users who spend at participating merchants across Malaysia, including AEON stores, will also have the opportunity to win vouchers worth up to RMB288 through a lucky draw.

Hidekazu Iwaoka, Deputy Managing Director of AEON CO. (M) BHD., said the collaboration enhances payment convenience for international visitors while supporting efforts to position Malaysia as a leading shopping destination. Ben Yang, Managing Director for Southeast Asia and North America at Weixin Pay, added that the partnership is designed to deliver a familiar and convenient payment experience for Chinese travellers visiting Malaysia during Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

AEON currently operates more than 180 outlets across Malaysia, including AEON Malls, AEON Stores, AEON STYLE Supermarket, AEON Wellness, AEON MaxValu, DAISO, Rocky Basecamp and Petemo, serving customers through a wide range of retail formats.