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Worth the bargain? Malaysian consumers win big on Pinduoduo as local sellers cry foul

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/25 07:00 X
Worth the bargain? Malaysian consumers win big on Pinduoduo as local sellers cry foul
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 —Inside the sprawling digital storefront of Chinese e-commerce titan Pinduoduo, Shaun Kong routinely finds exactly what he didn't know he was looking...

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A few taps on his smartphone screen surface tailors recommendations for sports gear, from Formula 1 apparel to football jerseys.

For Shaun, who first encountered the platform while in China, its recent expansion into Malaysia was a welcome arrival. He uses it to purchase routine lifestyle items—clothing, accessories, and unbranded goods.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Aug 24, 2026
Updated here
Aug 25, 2026
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