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Concerns and desires

• Want to take into account the race, language and culture of the target audience before approaching them

• Not sure how to develop a digital marketing strategy and allocate a budget

• We want to localize our content to fit the local culture and customs.

• Want to conduct marketing activities while taking into consideration Malaysia's regulatory and ethical aspects

Successful Digital Marketing in Malaysia

Advertising Operations

According to a 2023 Ministry of Foreign Affairs survey, Malaysia is ethnically diverse, with 70% Malay, 23% Chinese, and 7% Indian. Therefore, localization that takes into account multiple languages and cultural backgrounds is essential. Advertising messages and visual expressions need to be optimized for the tastes and values of the target audience.

The choice and use of digital channels is also important: while social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram are popular, traditional media such as TV, newspapers, and outdoor advertising remain influential. An appropriate mix of media should be considered according to the objectives and budget, and each channel should be operated in a way that makes the most of its unique characteristics.

In addition, Malaysia has personal information protection laws, and these laws must be complied with. Religious aspects must also be taken into consideration, and expressions that may blaspheme against Muslims must be kept to a minimum.

SEO

First, Malaysia has four official languages: Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil. In particular, it is essential to enhance content in Malay, the mother tongue.

Next, mobile-first content design is required due to the high rate of mobile usage in Malaysia. Improving speed and UI usability will also affect search rankings. In addition, Malaysia has regional characteristics, and people's interests differ between urban areas such as the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area and rural areas.

For effective SEO, it is essential to localize your site with an awareness of these regional differences. In addition, Malaysia is strongly influenced by Islam, and blogs and social networking services are highly effective in disseminating information, making it important to work with influencer marketing.

SNS

Global social networking platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are widely used in Malaysia. However, there are also a large number of users of Wechat, a homegrown social networking application, especially among the Malay population. It is important to use these platforms differently depending on the target audience.

Regarding SNS content, it is essential to respond to Malaysia's diverse languages and cultures. Localization for at least three languages (Malay, English, and Chinese) is required. Religious considerations are also essential, and great care must be taken not to blaspheme against Muslims.

Furthermore, influencer marketing is highly influential in Malaysia. Appropriate influencer strategies, such as considering collaboration with popular influencers, are also important.