Facebook Malaysia launches small business grant programme

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KUALA LUMPUR: Facebook Malaysia is launching its Small Business Grant Programme to support over 300 local small businesses, for which about RM3.2 million has been allocated.

Its country director, Nicole Tan said each grant amounts to RM9,400, which includes RM5,900 in cash and RM3,500 in optional advertisement credits.