are you going to request new card each time the cashier look at the card? 
if like this then i suggest u should cancel the card or only use it for online transaction..
the cashier suppose to look at the Amex logo and signature at the back..to see whether the card is real or not..

sadly, this is not practise in malaysia..all the cashier just swipe without looking on the card and signature..

but is it necessary to stare at it for 5 seconds? 

Try call up MBB CS to appeal and they might call you to check/re-submit any necessary docs. Or perhaps you have too many CC / loans / or payment delay / etc.

Otherwise, just move on with life, and retry again in 6 months. This MBB-2-Amex card is really the best currently, in my opinion.

Just to share:
My first CC to apply Citibank was also rejected, and immediate application to MBB was approved. No ill feelings, but later when Citibank offer me pre-approved CC via telephone, I declined it 

Same with HSBC later after that, I applied CC at that time, using my salary slip, which matches my salary in the account every month. I was rejected. Few months later, they also send me pre-approved CC, I also declined it at that time 

Just try appeal, otherwise, retry again in 6 months. In the meantime, move on with life 

Guys, this One Swipe Win 6 Apples contest thingy, do I have to register?
In the email it says Type Apple NRIC number send ton 66628 but I got a reply back says

Sorry You either have entered an invalid keyword or the service is currently not available

can anybody tell me the exact location of MayBank 1Utama. the one the they promise a 60 minute approve/reject

One Utama - new wing

Maybank Card Centre 1 Utama
Lot G341B, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,
Bandar Utama City Centre,
47800 Bandar Utama Damansara,
Selangor

P/S: i got the physical card in 2 hours.

can anybody tell me the exact location of MayBank 1Utama. the one the they promise a 60 minute approve/reject

thanks alot

saw kenny rogers promotion with up to 10% discount with amex card
so does the discount reflected on the bill itself or on our monthly statement?

Guys, this One Swipe Win 6 Apples contest thingy, do I have to register?
In the email it says Type Apple NRIC number send ton 66628 but I got a reply back says

Sorry You either have entered an invalid keyword or the service is currently not available

Direct discount.... no more Buy 2 set Free 1 set ?

Like this:

APPLE 891111105555

and send

still there, until 14 march 2013 

Is that means order 3 set for the price of 2 set and there will be another 10% discount when paying bills?

but is it necessary to stare at it for 5 seconds? 

anyone know the charges to withdraw money from oversea ATM ?

and should i call CS to "activate" my card for oversea use? i did call last time, when my family doesnt and their card still can use oversea, no problem at all...

if he need 5second to remember 4digit number..
then how long does he need to remember 16digit number?
the receipt does not contain your 16digit number anyway..

i think you over reacted on this case...

---

Added on January 4, 2013, 2:51 pm

do you wan to call CS to activate the card or u wan to risk not able to use when in oversea?