CIVIL society groups and people involved in flood disaster missions have been urged to prioritise the purchase of local products as donations for the victims. 

Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Rosol Wahid said such a move would indirectly help entrepreneurs, especially from micro, small and medium enterprises, to boost their businesses. 

“We know that Malaysians are generous people. Whenever a disaster occurs, many will come forward to assist. 

“I just hope that when it comes to donating goods, choose local brands because we have various types (of products) such as clothes, food, electrical goods and others,” he told reporters after the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign 2022 launch in Shah Alam today. 

He said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is aiming for a 2.5% increase in sales for local brands through the campaign this year, compared with the RM3.2 billion recorded during a similar campaign last year. 

He added that the forecast is in line with the current economic recovery and said that with the continued promotion of the campaign, the demand for local goods in the market will increase. – Bernama, September 15, 2022.