→ Digital trade has been vital for the survival of Malaysian businesses affected by COVID-19 lockdowns

→ By transitioning to online platforms, micro, small and medium enterprises have been able to reduce revenue losses and maintain jobs

→ Digital trade presents great potential for Malaysian economic growth, particularly as it aspires to become a high-income economy

→ The Malaysian government seeks to prioritise the digital economy in post-pandemic recovery with the allocation of funds towards digitisation and automation across various sectors

→ Government support for MSMEs is essential to overcome challenges and facilitate growth to build a strong and resilient digital economy