The three drivers of this trend: global media, sales promotions, and trust.

The outsized role of influencers, with 76% of Malaysians swayed by them.

The critical importance of localised payments (like FPX and e-wallets) for conversion.

The opportunities and ‘mental hurdles’ for Malaysian SMEs looking to export.

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