Territory Information
Territory Profile - Malaysia
| Overview | Economic Indicators ( June 2019 ) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Language | Malay, English | Inflation1.40% |
| Population | 32.5 Million | GDP Growth Rate1.00% | |
| Currency | Malaysian Ringgit RM | Interest Rate3.00% | |
| Measures | Metric | Unemployment3.3% | |
| Base VAT | 6% | Consumer Confidence83 | |
Useful Information
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Average Age | 28.5 | |
| Main Religion | Muslim (Buddhism, Christianity) | ||
| Tourist Numbers | 25.8 million | Singapore, Indonesia, China | |
| Largest Cities | Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown | ||
| Main Airports | Kuala Lumpur International |
Press Market Overview
| Market Indicators | Top 10 Selling Categories | Top 10 selling Magazines (copies) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Local Magazine Titles | 200 | Nuyou | |
| Average Color Price ( Magazine ) | MYR 7.30 | Female | |
| Number of local newspaper titles | 16 | BBC TopGear | |
| Value of Domestic Market | 2 Million Copies | Cosmopolitan | |
| VAT % on Printed Press | Jelita | ||
| VAT % on Digital Press | EH! | ||
| Newsstand/Subscription Split | Her World | ||
| Number of imported titles available | 800 | Malaysian Women's Weekly | |
| Harper's Bazaar | |||
| Marie Claire |
Imports by country
| Country of Origin | % of Imported Sales |
|---|---|
| UK | 90.0% |
| USA | 6.0% |
| Australia | 4.0% |
Retail Landscape
| Retail Type By Market Share | Market Share % | Key Retailers | Promotions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookstores | 30.0% | Ratecard link | |
| Convenience Stores | 14.0% | Ratecard link | |
| Wholesalers | 16.0% | Ratecard link | |
| Newsstands | 30.0% | ||
| Airport | 6.0% | ||
| Supermarket | 4.0% |
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