Merdeka season is a good excuse to get together with family and friends, and there is hardly a better way to make a celebration feel complete than having a cake ready for everyone to enjoy. If ordering a cake is already part of the plan, CakeRush is making the process a little more attractive with a Merdeka promotion that gives customers two ways to enjoy savings when paying through Grab.

Running from 17 August until 16 September 2026, the CakeRush Merdeka promotion offers discounts for customers who meet the required minimum spending. There are two separate deals available, depending on whether customers choose Grab Pay Later or GrabPay at checkout.

For anyone planning a birthday celebration, family gathering, office occasion or simply looking for an excuse to treat the people at home, this is worth checking before placing a cake order. The promotion can help reduce the final bill, particularly for larger cake orders where the minimum spend is easier to reach.

Two Ways to Save on CakeRush Orders

The first deal is for customers who select Pay Later by Grab. Customers can receive RM35 off when they spend a minimum of RM200, using the promotional code PLMERDEKA35.

This could be especially useful for customers ordering a larger cake or buying more than one item for a gathering. A minimum spend of RM200 may sound like a sizeable order for a single cake, but when a celebration involves several desserts, candles, add-ons or multiple cakes for a group, reaching the required amount can be much easier.

The second offer is available when paying with GrabPay. Customers can enjoy RM25 off with a minimum spend of RM160, using the code GPMERDEKA20.

This gives shoppers another option if they prefer to pay directly through GrabPay rather than using the Pay Later facility. The lower minimum spend may also make this deal more accessible for smaller celebrations.

Both offers are available during the same promotional period, so customers can decide which payment method and discount suit their order best.

A Convenient Option for Last-Minute Celebrations

One of the more useful details in this CakeRush promotion is the same-day delivery arrangement. Customers who need their cakes delivered on the same day should place their orders by 5pm.

That can be particularly handy in Malaysia, where plans do not always happen weeks in advance. Perhaps a family dinner has suddenly been arranged, a colleague’s birthday has been remembered at the last minute, or friends have decided to meet after work. Instead of spending time travelling around looking for a suitable cake, customers can order online and arrange delivery.

The same-day delivery service covers several major locations, including Klang Valley, Penang, Melaka, Johor Bahru and Ipoh. This makes the promotion more interesting for customers outside Kuala Lumpur who are looking for a convenient way to arrange a cake without making a separate trip to a bakery.

Of course, customers should still check the available delivery options for their specific location and order before the stated cut-off time. Same-day delivery can also depend on availability and other applicable terms.

Why Consider This Merdeka Deal?

There are plenty of promotions around Merdeka, but not every deal is equally useful. A discount on something that customers were already planning to buy can be much more valuable than purchasing something simply because it is on sale.

That is where this CakeRush promotion makes sense.

If there is already a birthday, family gathering or celebration coming up between 17 August and 16 September, the cake is probably going to be purchased anyway. Meeting the minimum spend could therefore allow customers to reduce the overall cost rather than adding another unnecessary purchase to their shopping list.

The RM35 saving through Grab Pay Later is the larger of the two discounts, while the RM25 saving through GrabPay comes with a lower RM160 minimum spend. Customers can compare their order value and payment preference before deciding which option works better.

For example, someone with an order of RM180 would not qualify for the RM35 Grab Pay Later offer because the minimum spend is RM200, but the RM25 GrabPay offer could be relevant because the required minimum is RM160. On the other hand, an order of RM220 could qualify for the RM35 discount when the specified payment method and promotional code are used.

It is worth checking the final order total before payment to make sure the minimum spending requirement has been met.

Good for More Than Just Merdeka Day

Although the promotion is positioned around Merdeka, customers do not have to limit the deal to the public holiday itself. The offer runs for about a month, from 17 August to 16 September 2026.

That gives plenty of opportunities to use it for different occasions.

A cake could be ordered for a birthday, anniversary, family dinner, office celebration or weekend gathering. Customers who already know that a celebration is coming up during the promotion period may want to keep the discount codes handy rather than waiting until the last minute.

It is also a useful reminder to compare the total cost before checking out. A promotional code is only worthwhile when the order meets the stated requirements, so customers should pay attention to the minimum spend and selected payment method.

Order Before 5pm for Same-Day Delivery

For those who are planning to enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery, the 5pm ordering cut-off is one detail not to overlook.

Waiting until late evening to place an order may mean missing the same-day option. Anyone arranging a cake for a dinner or evening celebration should therefore try to place the order earlier in the day.

This is particularly useful for people who prefer convenience. Rather than rushing to a shopping centre after work, customers can arrange the cake earlier and have it delivered to the relevant location, subject to availability.

With delivery coverage including Klang Valley, Penang, Melaka, Johor Bahru and Ipoh, the promotion can be considered by customers in several major areas across Malaysia.

Make the Most of the Promotion

Before placing an order, customers should first decide which Grab payment option they intend to use. For Grab Pay Later, the order needs to reach RM200 to qualify for RM35 off, with code PLMERDEKA35. For GrabPay, the minimum spend is RM160 for RM25 off, using code GPMERDEKA20.

It is also sensible to enter the promotional code carefully and check whether the discount has been applied before completing the transaction. Customers should review CakeRush’s applicable terms and conditions as well, as promotional offers may have specific requirements or exclusions.

For anyone already planning to buy a cake during this Merdeka season, this is the kind of promotion that can make an ordinary order a little more worthwhile. There is no need to buy something unnecessary just to chase a discount. Instead, the offer can be used on a purchase that is already part of the celebration.

With up to RM35 in savings, a month-long validity period and same-day delivery available in selected major Malaysian locations, CakeRush’s Merdeka promotion is worth keeping in mind when the next cake order comes around.

For the latest information, customers can check the original CakeRush Facebook post before ordering, particularly for the full terms and conditions and any updates to the promotion.

Promotional/Event Details

Date: 17 August-16 September 2026
Time: Order by 5pm for same-day delivery
Venue: CakeRush online ordering; same-day delivery available in Klang Valley, Penang, Melaka, Johor Bahru and Ipoh
Promotion: RM35 off with minimum spend RM200 via Grab Pay Later using code PLMERDEKA35, or RM25 off with minimum spend RM160 via GrabPay using code GPMERDEKA20
Terms: Terms and conditions apply
Source: CakeRush Facebook post