How to #SapotLokal, and Why

Dewi, The Loud Asians

19-Oct-20 14:00

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Since the beginning of the Movement Control Order, #SapotLokal has been a common refrain to encourage Malaysians to support local businesses as a way of helping them cope with the economic difficulties. In line with this, social media platform The Loud Asians has launched a “Digital CMCO Bank” to help amplify struggling local businesses or individuals. We find out more about the initiative and why #SapotLokal is so essential.

Image Source: @theloudasians

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Business Analysis, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, #SapotLokal, Social Media, The Loud Asians, Digital CMCO Bank, COVID-19, Pandemic, Movement Control Order,

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