KUCHING: Kuching’s renowned private medical centre – Timberland Medical Centre (TMC) last Sunday joined alliance with Sarawak oldest established retail chain of supermarket by announcing its commitment to join its “Member & Merchant Programme”, offering more valued added discount and privileges exclusively for H&L members!
With immediate effect, all H&L members are entitled to special discount of 5 per cent for most rooms and health screening packages.
“We are honoured to welcome the partnership of Timberland Medical Centre, a renowned and established brand in the medical industry into our member and merchant program, and we are confident that with their vast of experience and expertise in the medical field, our members will benefit greatly from their range of products and services” said Rita Ting, the Corporate Marketing Strategy Manager of H&L Retail.
“We are confident that this programme is indeed a value added benefit to our H&L members as well as the participating merchants both locally as well as fr om West Malaysia. It is indeed a “win-win” situation,” she said.
“Time has proven to us that this programme is indeed a value added benefit to many, especially those who are H&L Member Card holders. Given time, H&L is confident that the programme will mature and ultimately become one of the most successful loyalty programmes that will build an avenue where merchants can further increase their brand awareness and revenue by linking them up to their potential and target customers and can truly give more back to the members in the network,” she added.
“The steady growth of our merchant programme also goes to show that the merchants from the other industries have noticed our presence and the potential of our mass number of members, which is now almost 98,000 members. We are confident that this programme will continue to grow and will become more exciting and we can look forward in the near future to attract more popular and established brands to join us in this joint venture,” she disclosed.
“Even now, we are constantly in the process of adding more attractive features to the existing programme and diversifying promotional offers via different channels of communication, making our programme one that is attractive and not to be missed,” explained Rita.
Meanwhile, Timberland Medical Centre (TMC) Chief Marketing Officer, Aw Tai–Jak when interviewed commented that it is a great idea that H&L Retail Sdn Bhd, despite it being the oldest established retail chain brand in the local market has managed to emerge and grow with time, and came up with such a good idea that can bring together merchants and members as well as the public to get to know each other and in return bring mutual benefit to all parties.
“Founded in 1994, Timberland Medical Centre is a well-known medical and examination brand in private healthcare in Kuching. From its inception, Timberland Medical Centre has continuously improved to become one of the most popular hospitals for locals and international patients,” he said.
“This year we are going to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of our establishment. We are happy to be working along with the H&L’s Member Card & Merchant Programme; and we are excited about the partnership especially as it is the right time to introduce our new 160 slice CT Scan machine from Toshiba called Aquilion Prime 160,” added Aw.
“Our aim is to provide a comprehensive set of medical specialisation and equipment with good service at affordable cost to our customers. Do follow our development via our Facebook page called Timberland Medical Centre,” Aw explained.
TMC is also adding new specialists doctors and services to its hospital.
Dr. Lawrence Lee is a Geriatrician, a specialist in elderly care and the only one in private practice in Sarawak. Dr. Kho Wee Meng, a Dermatologist has started a Skin Clinic, and Dr. Voon Chee Yen, a Cardiologist has started a Heart Clinic to complement the other two existing Cardiologist at TMC.
With the increasing of number patients and specialist doctors, Aw added that their hospital will continue to upgrade their equipment and services in order better treat their patients.
H&L member cardholders can now enjoy the benefit of health & wellness packages from the Timberland Medical Centre at:- (i) 5 per cent discount on room rates and (ii) 5 per cent discount on “Health Screening” packages from the Wellness Centre.
The H&L Member Card & Merchant Programme now consist a wide range of famous and favourite brands such as the Manhattan Fish Market, Taiwan Cake House, Normah Medical Specialist Centre, Planet Amore, Slimming Sanctuary, Ray’s Salons, Yuki Hair Salon, France Taipei Bridal Palace, Wedding Touch, iSweet Boutique, Tan Florist, Eyesight Optic, Rapid Eyewear, Samfah Stationery Suppliers, Miss Y Bakery and Cafe, Sonice Furniture and many others; all of which offers a variety of discounts and special deals for the H & L Members only.
Visit nearest H&L outlets today and apply for H&L card for only RM10 and no renewal needed.