Malaysia

Asia Pacific is a diverse region with nations at different stages in their digital development. While developed Asian nations have strong fixed-line and mobile broadband networks, consumers in emerging Asia have come into the digital mainstream ...

Toilet liquids/foam continues to grow in popularity, in line with the increase in the number of consumers realising the importance of cleaning their toilets on a regular basis. Toilet liquids/foam offers a time-saving solution to scrubbing and ...

In Malaysia, demand for hand dishwashing remains strong as consumers are yet to find an affordable substitute. Indeed, products in this area are perceived as being essential by the majority of households, especially in light of the huge popularity of...

Demand for spray/aerosol home insecticides is highly correlated with the level of Dengue cases in Malaysia, which are currently at an all-time high. As Dengue cases and deaths were high in previous years, the Health Ministry continued to warn ...

Home care sales continue to grow moderately in Malaysia, with most consumers perceiving products in this area as being fundamental to their daily lives. In response to the increasingly hectic pace of modern life, consumers are seeking products that ...

Demand for bleach in Malaysia remains stable as consumers continue to opt for cost-effective household products without compromising on cleaning ability. Moreover, sales are also supported by the fact that bleach can be used for a wide range of ...

Furniture polish posted the strongest growth within polishes in 2019, with demand being boosted by growing interest in furniture among younger consumers. This can partly be attributed to the success of new trendy furniture stores such as IKEA, which ...

Surface care continues to register steady growth in Malaysia, with rising consumer health awareness boosting demand. This trend is particularly evident within bathroom cleaners, which is benefiting from growing interest in more effective ...

Rising demand for concentrated liquid detergents highlights how Malaysians are increasingly shifting towards liquid formats, especially in urban areas. This shift can mainly be attributed to the fact that urban consumers prefer convenient and ...

Car air fresheners remained the main contributor to air care sales in Malaysia in 2019. As consumers spend relatively long periods of time in their cars commuting to and from work, demand for scented products is soaring since these products make ...

Malaysia is facing a health crisis, with the country having the highest obesity rate in Southeast Asia. In response, the Malaysian government is partnering with packaged food players Malaysia Milk, Yakult and Quaker Products to launch the Nutrition ...

Health and wellness current value sales continue to increase in Malaysia, with recovering consumer confidence supporting demand for both health and wellness packaged foods and beverages. Growth is also being driven by the healthy lifestyle movement, ...

Consumers are increasingly selective with their food choices, preferring products made from health and wellness ingredients such as calcium and multivitamins. Consumers are also reading food labels more closely to scrutinise ingredients, as well as ...

Organic packaged food value sales declined for the first time in the review period in 2019. This can partly be attributed to the fact that areas such as organic prepared baby food cater to high income groups who demand quality products, with ...

After stagnating sales in 2018, FF hot drinks posted healthy current value growth in 2019. A growing number of consumers are choosing products in this area for breakfast and when snacking due to their nutritional and energy boosting attributes. ...

NH olive oil continues to grow in popularity in Malaysia as consumers are slowly shifting away from vegetable and seed oil, appreciating olive oil for its high level of monounsaturated fats and omega 3 and 6 content. Olive oil players are also ...

Free from dairy remains the largest free from category in Malaysia and is expected to continue to post steady, albeit slower, growth over the forecast period. Free from meat products are also gaining ground, with meat chilled meat substitutes proving...

The Ministry of Health in Malaysia is making concerted efforts to try and reduce the incidence of obesity and diabetes through educational and marketing activities, thus resulting in a shift away from traditional high sugar beverages. Although new ...

Organic beverages sales remained negligible in Malaysia in 2019, with demand being limited by very restricted brand availability and high prices. There are no signs that this situation will change significantly in the near future....

Driven by China and India, Asia’s developing economies saw healthy rates of growth in 2018. Japan’s economic prospects are less favourable however. Too many of Asia’s economies are excessively dependent on exports and large inflows of foreign ...