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