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2026 Marketing Trends in Malaysia: What Brands Are Actually Doing

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Written by OpenMinds®

Malaysia's advertising market reached USD 2.97 billion in 2025, with digital formats now accounting for 76% of total ad revenue. An account of what Malaysian brands are actually doing in 2026 across AI creative, TikTok Shop, influencer marketing, B2B digital, and first-party data.

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