Youths promote fare to help the digitally disadvantaged


A GROUP of youth volunteers aged between 18 and 21 in Penang has started Dabao Penang to support struggling hawkers amid the pandemic, especially those who are digitally disadvantaged.

A pancake stall given a shout-out by Dabao Penang. — Photos from Dabao Penang’s Facebook page
A pancake stall given a shout-out by Dabao Penang. — Photos from Dabao Penang’s Facebook page

The system even allows Penangites to help give a shout-out to their favourite hawkers.

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