Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (BMMB) and ToyyibPay have launched the Bazar.delivery platform aimed at keeping the annual Ramadan shopping experience alive through digital innovation.
The e-commerce platform is also strengthened by the cooperation of digital payment provider PayNet, through their eFPX payment scheme.
Bazar.delivery provides a simple and easy solution for merchants and the public to sell and buy a wide array of Ramadan delicacies and traditional Malaysian delights, beverages, and festive items. Around 5,000 merchants are expected to sell their products on this platform.
This initiative provides a solution to Ramadan bazaar traders to remain in business, during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period as well as provide opportunities for registered delivery riders, to generate income during this period.
“This initiative is part of Bank Muamalat’s contribution to boost the economy and assist the many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and petty traders; the many ‘Makcik Kiahs’ who are severely impacted during this MCO period. We know that the Ramadan bazaars are an important contributor to their livelihood and we hope that by providing this platform, they will be able to benefit from it,” said Khairul Kamarudin, Chief Executive Officer of BMMB.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of ToyyibPay, Rosli Amir said this new entrepreneurial ecosystem will help improve the local economy digitally during this difficult time.
“This site will feature a unique assortment of items synonymous with the traditional Ramadan bazaars, and enable those observing Ramadan to get their meals for ‘iftar’ and ‘sahur’, as well as other festive items,” explained Rosli.
