Majority of Malaysian SMEs Embrace E-commerce, But Face Adoption Hurdles
The article explores how small and medium-sized businesses in Malaysia are adopting e-commerce. The researchers surveyed 100 SMEs and found that factors like organizational readiness, ease of use, and usefulness influence e-commerce adoption. Many SMEs in Malaysia have embraced e-commerce, but usage levels are still low. Cultural reasons and financial constraints are the main barriers to adoption. Overall, being prepared and having support from managers and resources like money and technology are crucial for SMEs in Malaysia to successfully implement e-commerce.