GROUPON MALAYSIA EXPANDS MOBILE OFFERINGS WITH ANDROID APP

The nation’s leading online group buying destination also introduces a new shopping tab feature on its microsite

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 JULY 2012 – Groupon Malaysia today announced the long awaited launch of its official Groupon mobile application for Android smartphones. Available for download from the Android Market, the nation’s leading online group buying destination now expands its mobile offerings to allow even more consumers to enjoy daily flash sale deals from the convenience of their Android device.

Malaysia joins a growing number of Groupon markets worldwide to offer mobile application capabilities via Android devices including Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Netherlands, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Norway, Finland, Canada, France, South Africa, Austria, Israel, Turkey, Portugal, the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Greece, Peru and regions across Spain and North America.“The Groupon Android app makes it even easier for customers to get their daily Groupon fix. The app allows shoppers to buy, manage and redeem Groupons on the go, bringing the best of their city directly to their pockets no matter where they are,” said Joel Neoh, Vice President and General Manager of Groupon Southeast Asia and India.

Offering a seamless buying and redemption process for consumers and merchants, the new Groupon Android app also allows consumers to browse and purchase daily deals from across Malaysia while on the go. Consumers can also sign up for and access their Groupon User Account data, locate Groupons in real-time through a GPS feature, pay for purchased deals via PayPal and redeem Groupons directly from their mobile device screen.Groupon Malaysia recently also introduced a new shopping tab feature on its microsite to further assist consumers in locating selective, affordable and quality deals. The new feature forms an intelligent network of products and services from various categories such as home & garden, electronics, fashion, online shops, toys, accessories, groceries, chemist and many more to provide consumers with a bird’s eye view of its range of offerings.

The new shopping tab feature also highlights some of the best sellers available and further provides consumers with an overview of deals that are expiring soon – allowing them to quickly make a purchase and enjoy greater levels of accessibility and convenience while on the move.

“At Groupon Malaysia we are committed to ensuring that our customers enjoy the best possible experience. From quality products or service to the convenience in which they are able to purchase and partake in their chosen Groupon, we establish strong parameters to ensure that their demands are met. With the new shopping tab feature, our customers can now optimize their time to seek and enjoy the deals that they want more efficiently,” said Joel.

To download the Groupon mobile app from the Android Market, kindly log on to http://gr.pn/androidapp to download the app. Additionally, customers who wish to enjoy the new shopping tab feature are invited to visit http://shopping.groupon.my/