Working Woes ......

On Wednesday, the 16th instant, it was the "Buy Nothing Day" organised by the Federation of Malaysians Cosumers Association or populary refered as FOMCA to encourage Malaysians to be prudent in their daily spending.

"Can you buy nothing for one day?"

The "Buy Nothing Day" is not intended to boycott or protest against any party. The campaign is more towards educating the public to be more prudent in their daily expenditure. It is a good way to advise the consumers to adopt ways on how not to spend extravagantly and have new innovations in their life. 

For some, spending money has become more of a desire than a necessity. For others, splurging money on items has become a habit. This over-indulgence is even worse during festive seasons. There are also others who treat shopping as a way to reduce stress and escape from their worries. Hence, the challenge from FOMCA's "Buy Nothing Day."

Indeed, the "Buy Nothing Day" campaign is certainly a real test of character for the consumers to see how far they can restrain themselves. It also serves to educate consumers to minimise their spending and whether their money is well spent, or simply used or splurge gratuitiously.

Perhaps, the next "Buy Nothing Day" campaign should be more intensively promoted by FOMCA in order to create or generate greater awareness from the consumers at large nationwide. For me, from now on there will be a monthly "Buy Nothing Day" and then making it a weekly affair by the end of the year with the grace of God.

Once again, "can you buy nothing for one day, working people?"