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MDEC announces collaboration with crowdfunding platforms to support frontliners in defence against Covid-19


Cyberjaya, 1 April 2020 – While most Malaysians are practising social distancing and working from home due to the Covid-19 outbreak, our healthcare frontliners are braving risks to their health by battling against the Covid-19 virus to save lives. These heroes are making personal sacrifices to serve our fellow Malaysians during a very difficult time.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), as part of its Community Responsibility programme, has taken the lead to convene and drive the digital crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for our frontliners to protect themselves against the spread and impact of the pandemic.

The participating crowdfunding platforms include Global Sadaqah (globalsadaqah.com), pitchIN (pitchin.my) and SimplyGiving (simplygiving.com).

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