Shopee Partners with Government Agencies to Empower Local Sellers with Regulatory Knowledge
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024 — Shopee Malaysia recently concluded its second Shopee Digital Platform Upskilling Summit, a pioneering initiative that equipped over 1,000 local sellers with essential regulatory knowledge. Collaborating with key government agencies, this five-part programme, the first of its kind in the industry, tackled the complexities of compliance, product authenticity, and consumer trust. The initiative aligns with the government's efforts to empower MSMEs and gig workers while fostering sustainable growth in Malaysia’s digital economy. The summit’s first series introduced sellers to critical aspects of regulatory compliance. Experts from the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) provided insights on business registration, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) covered product certification, and the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) addressed intellectual property protection. The Pharmaceutical Control Division ...