In
her
opening
keynote,
Shopee
Malaysia’s
Country
Director
Saovanee
Chan-Somchit
outlined
key
focus
areas
guiding
the
platform’s
second-half
2025
roadmap
–
including
seller
sustainability,
AI-assisted
selling,
content
and
affiliate
growth,
and
fulfilment
speed.
These
priorities
reflect
Shopee’s
commitment
to
helping
local
sellers
grow
sustainably
while
adapting
to
changing
buyer
habits
and
a
more
competitive
e-commerce
landscape.
“Our goal is to help sellers grow smarter, not just bigger – with tools and support designed to match how Malaysian buyers shop today,” she said.
Driving Growth Through Content and Creators
One highlight from the summit was Shopee’s expanding content ecosystem, including Shopee Live, Shopee Video, and YouTube Shopping via Shopee Affiliates, which together enable sellers to showcase products in engaging, real-time formats. Supported by a network of 650,000 registered affiliates, these channels help drive strong product visibility and conversion, and have become vital engines of traffic and trust for local sellers.
These content formats are especially effective in reaching younger, high-intent buyers, such as Gen Z and Millennials, who increasingly rely on video reviews and influencer recommendations to inform their purchase decisions.
To help sellers tap into this growing ecosystem, Shopee continues to invest in expanding its affiliate network. Initiatives like the Content Creator Club, Video Missions, and Stream-a-Thons incentivise more creators to join and produce high-quality content, ultimately giving sellers access to a wider pool of advocates to help boost product discoverability and engagement.
Faster, Smarter, and More Flexible Fulfilment
Shopee also unveiled upgrades designed to improve delivery speed and buyer experience, translating directly into better conversion and seller ratings:
- Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery have expanded nationwide, giving more buyers access to faster shipping options.
- Cross-State Next-Day Delivery is now available between Melaka and Negeri Sembilan, with more routes to be introduced progressively. This upgrade helps sellers reach nearby states faster, improving buyer satisfaction and increasing the chances of repeat purchases.
- Instant Delivery will be launched soon, offering on-demand doorstep arrival within hours — a convenient solution for sellers serving time-sensitive or last-minute buyers. This will be rolled out first in the Klang Valley, before being introduced across other regions over time.
Fulfilled-by-Shopee (FBS) Helps Sellers Scale Efficiently
The summit also featured deep dives on Fulfilled-by-Shopee (FBS), a one-stop solution where Shopee streamlines the process of order fulfilment, from picking and packing to shipping. This enhances daily operations, reduces manual workload, and ensures buyers enjoy faster, more reliable deliveries.
Key benefits for sellers include:
-
Faster
delivery,
leading
to
better
buyer
satisfaction
and
higher
repeat
purchase
rates
-
Stronger
handling
metrics,
including
lower
return
rates
and
fewer
order
cancellations
- Exclusive perks, such as discounted fees, access to East Malaysia, and tools like virtual bundling
Smarter Tools That Lighten Sellers’ Operational Load
Shopee also introduced tools to help sellers manage daily operations more efficiently. The AI Shop Chatbot automates responses to common buyer inquiries, allowing sellers to focus more on fulfilment and store optimisation. Meanwhile, visual support features like AI-assisted content generation help sellers enhance their product listings with minimal manual editing, enabling them to stay competitive with greater ease.
Together, these solutions reduce repetitive work, increase conversion rates, and help sellers focus more on growing their business.
In addition to these tools, Shopee also reaffirmed its commitment to seller sustainability, highlighting ongoing measures that help reduce the cost and complexity of doing business. These include fee exemptions for new and smaller sellers, and zero fees on essential goods. These policies aim to give sellers a more stable foundation to grow — especially in a competitive and cost-sensitive retail environment.
Stronger Post-Purchase Support
To enhance the overall selling experience, Shopee has streamlined its returns and refund process. The platform now covers select return shipping costs and offers clearer protections for sealed-item returns – helping to reduce disputes and strengthen seller confidence after the point of sale.
Real Lessons shared by Shopee Sellers
The summit concluded with a panel featuring successful sellers from KitaShopSabah, Sangla Foods, Pineng Malaysia, and Mari Mari Home, who shared insights on how they scaled their businesses on Shopee.
“For double-digit campaigns, we always prepare by thinking about buyers’ point-of-view and adopt aggressive voucher strategies, making sure we capture buyers across different basket sizes. Making buyers happy translates into sales for us,” Fong Shu Ying, Senior Product Manager, Sangla Foods.
“During campaigns my orders can reach over 7,000, so Shopee recommended that we join the Fulfilled-By-Shopee (FBS) programme. FBS has helped ensure all my parcels are packed properly, shipped on time, and has saved us the hassle of having to drop off our parcels ourselves. I’m now looking at onboarding my other stores to FBS as well,” Law How Keong, Managing Director, Pineng Malaysia.
Their experiences highlighted how Shopee’s ecosystem of tools — from fulfilment support to campaign planning — helps sellers manage growth more effectively and deliver better outcomes for buyers.
As Shopee marks 10 years in Malaysia, the platform reaffirms its commitment to empowering local businesses and helping them grow with confidence. From marketplace innovation to community-driven learning, Shopee continues to build practical solutions to support the sellers who have shaped its journey.
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