Why We Should Go Local
Lately, many are pushing out the #supportlocal or #sapotlokal movement especially now that we’re in the post-MCO phase, but what exactly does it mean? Why is supporting local businesses more important now more than ever?

In times like this, our local economy finds itself extremely volatile. The Movement Control Order has affected many businesses and limited their operations, creating a dent in their sales graphs. Think of your local independent boutique, your local stationery shop and the kedai tomyams you used to frequent with family and friends.

As businesses that are run by families and are dependent on daily profits, they are the most hard-hit today. Without hitting their usual sales targets, they are less likely to survive, as compared to bigger corporations who have bigger, long-term resources to exhaust even if they don’t hit their daily sales targets.
Therefore think before you spend! Your decision to spend your hard-earned ringgits for dinner at a local restaurant benefits the local community.
So who benefits?
- Local farms
- Local suppliers
- Local banks
- Local delivery partners
- Local employees
- Other local service providers

It may not always be the easiest or the most convenient option, but supporting local goes a very long way- further than you think. It helps the local community get back on their feet, which includes you, your friends and family, and your employers too, creating a ripple effect that leads to a big positive impact!
Ahh-Yum is in favour of #supportlocal and #sapotlokal. And so should you! It’s important that we source from local suppliers in order to serve the local community- Ahh-Yum will always be from locals to locals! It is what we’re made of, essentially.
But supporting local should not only stop here. You should make it a point to keep supporting local even when the economy stabilizes again, because the benefits are immense. If you’re not spending, at least take the time to share! It costs RM0 to support a local business’ promotion, so why not spread the word and help others support local too!
This Merdeka Season, Ahh-Yum is proud to announce a noble cause that helps you support local. Find out Ahh-Yum’s upcoming local initiative: Merdeka Untuk Mereka via Facebook and Instagram.