Are Malaysia’s small traders ready for Asean’s digital economy? Yes, even fried banana sellers use QR codes, says deputy minister
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are well positioned to tap Asean's 680-million-consumer market under the proposed Digital...
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He said local MSMEs had made significant progress in digitalisation, with QR code payments now widely accepted, including by small rural hawkers.
“Wherever you go, even small traders selling fried bananas now accept QR code payments.
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- Jul 30, 2026
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