Do Malaysians use Shopify?

Yes, Shopify is used in Malaysia and has grown steadily among local businesses, particularly those selling physical products online or running cross-border e-commerce. Shopify supports Malaysian Ringgit and integrates with local payment gateways including iPay88, Billplz, and Stripe, making it practical for Malaysian merchants. However, it is not the dominant platform in the Malaysian market. Most local SMEs and small online businesses tend to use WooCommerce on WordPress because it offers more flexibility, lower ongoing costs, and easier customisation without monthly platform fees. Shopify’s monthly subscription starting from around USD29 per month also adds up over time compared to a self-hosted WooCommerce store. That said, Shopify makes sense for businesses that want a straightforward setup, plan to scale internationally, or prefer a fully managed platform where hosting and security are handled without technical involvement.