Maybank 2 card (Amex) revised 5% cashback to dining transaction

The rumour on Maybank 2 cards (American Express) to revise the 5% weekend cashback to allow only for dining transactions had come to an end, Maybank had confirmed. A quick check on their website confirmed they had revised the weekend 5% cashback effective 1st of August 2015.

Dining transaction with the following qualified Merchant Category Codes (“MCC”) captured in Maybank’s system are only able to enjoy the 5% cashback on weekends:

Hence, use your Maybank 2 cards (Amex card) wisely during your dining on weekends to be eligible for the 5% cashback.