Budget 2022: RM33mil allocated for 'buy local' campaigns to boost retail industry


PETALING JAYA: In a move to spur the retail industry, the government has allocated RM33mil towards “buy local” shopping campaigns.

Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the allocation will be channeled to the Buy Malaysian Products Campaign, Mega Sales Programme and the Khazanah Alam Industri direct selling programme.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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