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To Buy Or Not To Buy Online

16-Apr-24 18:00

To Buy Or Not To Buy Online

Online shopping seems to be all the rage now, what with the deals and promotions people are able to get with them. It's not all sunshine for everyone though, as an article from MalayMail highlighted concerns from Aidilfitri bazaar sellers, who shared stories of plummeting sales as people are finding it easier to buy items online. So we discuss why online shopping is such a popular choice, and why for some, shopping for products is better when you do it in person.

Image Credit: TippaPatt, Shutterstock

Produced by: Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  markets,  economy,  Corporates

Tags:  digital,  online shopping,  culture,  shopping, 


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