Shopee Malaysia Weekly Report: March 2026 Trends, Keywords & Seller Tools

Introduction

Welcome to your weekly market intelligence briefing for the Shopee Malaysia platform. This report, covering the week ending March 9, 2026, distills essential platform updates, top-performing keywords, and strategic seller features to help you optimize your store and capitalize on current trends. Staying informed is the first step to outperforming the competition.

1. Key Platform Policy & Logistics Update

A significant adjustment has been made to the fee structure for Shopee's Official Overseas Warehouse service in Malaysia.

• New Commission Rate: Effective January 1, 2026 (Beijing Time), the commission fee for Official Overseas Warehouse stores has been standardized at 15.12% (inclusive of tax).
• Important Notes:
  • The new rate applies only to orders generated on or after the effective date (Jan 1, 2026).
  • Sellers are granted a grace period for price adjustments. Modifications made between December 24, 2025, and January 6, 2026, will not be flagged for "Exaggerated/False Discounts" if the price change does not exceed the scope of this fee adjustment.

2. Trending Search Keywords for Shopee Sellers

Understanding what buyers are searching for is crucial for product visibility. Here are the top platform search terms for the week. Savvy Shopee sellers can use these to optimize product titles, tags, and descriptions.

• Fashion & Apparel: abaya, baju kurung (Malay traditional women's wear), baju melayu lelaki (Malay traditional men's wear), kebaya (traditional blouse-dress), heels / heels for women, sandal perempuan (women's sandals).
• Raya/Holiday Focus: baju raya 2026 (2026 Raya clothing), baju raya 2026 viral (viral 2026 Raya outfits), baju raya style (Raya clothing styles), sampul duit raya (Raya money packets).
• Other Categories: selipar lelaki (men's slippers), baju budak perempuan (girls' clothing), glad2glow (brand), xiaomi.

Note: Keywords are listed in no particular order.

3. Prohibited Items (Category B) Reminder

To ensure a safe marketplace and avoid penalties, all sellers must comply with Shopee's list of prohibited items. Key Category B items include:

• Weapons & Hazardous Items: Arrows, strong magnets, knives/sword replicas, paints, sprays, glues.
• Batteries & Electronics: Power banks/external batteries (especially >8000mAh), standalone button cells, electric balance boards, products that may activate (light/heat/sound) during transit.
• Controlled Substances: All medicines,保健品 (health supplements), e-cigarettes & accessories, any product containing cannabis/CBD/THC.
• Flammables & Liquids: Candles, perfumes, essential oils, lubricants, nail polish, removers, liquids (>200ml).
• Other Restricted Goods: Adult products, gambling tools, all food items (including pet food), incense, pigments, spices.

4. Essential Shop Features to Boost Your Sales

Shopee Malaysia provides powerful built-in tools to help Shopee sellers drive traffic and sales outside of major campaigns.

Chat Broadcast

This marketing feature allows you to send bulk messages to customized buyer groups.

• Benefits: Drive store traffic, reward loyal customers with exclusive promotions, and engage directly with your audience.

Shop Flash Sales (My Shop Shocking Sales)

Create time-limited promotional events directly within your own store.

• Benefits: Increase product impressions and significantly boost conversion rates by creating urgency for store visitors.

Bundle Deals

Increase average order value by creating discounted product bundles.

• Benefits: Attract more clicks, sell multiple items in one transaction, and clear inventory faster. You can offer percentage discounts, fixed-amount discounts, or special bundle prices.

Add-on Deals

Encourage customers to add more items to their cart by offering special deals or free gifts on specific products.

• Benefits: Enhance product appeal with special tags, create a smoother shopping experience, and increase the total number of items sold per order.

For detailed guides on setting up these features, visit the Shopee Seller Education Hub.

Stay tuned for our next update. Leveraging these insights on trends, policies, and platform tools is key to building a successful and sustainable store on Shopee Malaysia.