Because of the digital wave that is sweeping the ASEAN region, influencer marketing is growing increasingly popular in Malaysia. Almost everyone in Malaysia, regardless of age, has a social media account. The majority of Malaysians—28 million out of 32.5 million—are active social media users. As such, brands are waking up to the power of marketing through a KOL influencer in Malaysia to build authentic connections with their target audience.
To navigate this dynamic landscape, many businesses collaborate with an influencer marketing agency in Malaysia or leverage an influencer marketing platform to identify the best talent and measure campaign performance effectively.
According to Digital 2021 Malaysia, Malaysians spend 9 hours and 17 minutes on the internet. This ranks Malaysia second worldwide after the Philippines for time spent on the internet. Given the high amount of time spent online, influencer marketing is undoubtedly a channel for brand growth and visibility.

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HYPE Clothing CO
Influencers were given the freedom to express what “HYPE” means to them. Incorporating the trendy and versatile pieces into their style, they each created a unique outdoor lookbook. As such, they were able to not only bring out the beauty of street style, but also show how Hype’s fashion products can be worn by everyone.
Total Outreach: 479,893
Engagement Rate: 14.08%



Facebook Taknak Scam
As we scroll through our phones daily, we come across a ton of financial scams. We choose to ignore it, but many others fall prey to their deception. Despite the barrier towards educational content, the Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) were able to capture the audience’s attention. Using different methods, they shared their own personal or a third party experience of a too good to be true financial scam. After which, they taught the three methods for preventing financial scams: “Spot, Check, Report.”
Total Outreach: 1,599,075
Engagement Rate: 3.55%
