April 7, 2026 Shopee Malaysia Market Weekly Report: Trending Searches for Watches and Home Appliances
I. Recent Platform Policy & Logistics Updates
A key policy update for Shopee sellers in Malaysia concerns the Official Overseas Warehouse.
Official Overseas Warehouse Commission Rate Adjustment:
Effective January 1, 2026 (Beijing Time), the commission rate for Official Overseas Warehouse stores on Shopee Malaysia has been uniformly adjusted to 15.12% (inclusive of tax rate).
Important Notes:
- The new rate applies only to orders generated on or after the effective date (January 1, 2026, Beijing Time).
- From December 24, 2025, to January 6, 2026 (Beijing Time), sellers who adjust prices within the scope of this fee adjustment will not be penalized for "exaggerated or false discounts."
II. Platform Trending Search Terms
The following keywords saw significant search volume on the platform this week. Shopee sellers should consider these consumer interests when optimizing listings and planning inventory.
| jam tangan perempuan (Women's Watches) | jam tangan lelaki (Men's Watches) | tumbler tahan sejuk (Insulated Tumblers) |
| glad2glow | sandal perempuan / selipar wanita (Women's Sandals/Slippers) | handbag women (Women's Handbags) |
| sofa | sling bag women (Women's Sling Bags) | xiaomi |
| aircond (Air Conditioner) | kasut lelaki (Men's Shoes) | kipas (Fan) |
| iphone | baju kurung |
III. Cross-Border Seller Flash Sale Hot-Selling Items
(March 30, 2025 - April 7, 2026)
(Note: Data for specific products in sections III and IV was not provided in the source material. Sellers are advised to check the Seller Learning Center for the latest flash sale insights.)
IV. Local Seller Flash Sale Hot-Selling Items
(March 30, 2025 - April 7, 2026)
(Note: Data for specific products in sections III and IV was not provided in the source material.)
V. Prohibited Items - Category B
Shopee sellers must strictly avoid listing the following Category B prohibited items on the Malaysia site. This list is extensive and includes, but is not limited to:
| Arrows (Arrowheads) | Strong Magnets | Pure Batteries (e.g., power banks, external batteries, individual button cells, high-capacity batteries >8000mAh) |
| Candles | Gun-shaped Ornaments | Knife/Sword Models (Ornaments) |
| Inflatable Balls | Paint | Powder |
| E-cigarettes & Accessories (e.g., e-liquid) | Alcohol-containing items (non-pure alcohol, e.g., alcohol swabs) | Sprays |
| Glue | Medicated Patches (e.g., mugwort patches, foot patches) | Tooth Powder |
| Electric Balance Scooters | Health Supplements | Flammable Pigments, Bamboo Charcoal items |
| Food (including pet food) | Incense (e.g., mugwort incense, mosquito coils, sandalwood, joss sticks) | Perfume, Essential Oils |
| Lubricants, Engine Oil | Desiccants | Spices |
| Electrical products that may accidentally activate during transit (causing light, heat, or sound) | All Medicines | Gambling Tools (playing cards, dice, chips, etc.) |
| Adult Products | Nail Polish (including gel polish) | Nail Polish Remover |
| Liquids (>200ml) | All products containing marijuana/cannabis/hemp components (including but not limited to CBD, THC) |
VI. Shop Feature Guides
Shopee Malaysia provides several built-in shop features to help Shopee sellers drive sales outside of major campaigns.
1. Chat Broadcast
This marketing tool allows you to send bulk broadcast messages to customized recipient groups and track user feedback.
Benefits:
- Drives more traffic to your shop and products.
- Reward buyers and fans with exclusive promotions.
- Easily interact with customers.
2. Shop Flash Sales (My Shop Shocking Sales)
This feature allows you to nominate your own products for limited-time sale events within your shop.
Benefits:
- Increases product impressions.
- Boosts conversion rates and maximizes sales from shop traffic.
3. Bundle Deals
Create product bundles and offer discounts on them.
Benefits:
- Attracts more clicks to products.
- Sells more items per transaction.
- Increases overall sales volume.
You can set up Percentage Discount, Amount Discount, or Special Bundle Price.
4. Add-on Deals
Promote specific products by encouraging buyers to add more items to their cart, often with a "Free Gift" or "Add-on Deal" tag.
Benefits:
- Attracts more clicks to products.
- Creates a smoother shopping experience.
- Increases the number of items per order.
- Leads to higher overall product sales.
For detailed guides on using these features, visit the Shopee Malaysia Seller Education Hub.