News & Reviews:   Shopee

Shopee is reportedly laying off hundreds of developers, which is expected to impact around 8% of its development staff. The move is due to the adoption of artificial intelligence in developing new services. This is why it’s a big deal.

Shopee has now issued a notice to sellers regarding the deadline for shipping goods according to each delivery channel, to ensure that the goods are received by buyers before Hari Raya Aidilfitri. So, what should you know about it?

Today, ShopeePay has announced the launch of Money+, a new investment feature that allows users to generate daily returns from as little as RM10. The feature is available through both the ShopeePay app and the main Shopee app, positioning it as a low barrier entry point for users looking to grow idle balances within their ewallet.

ShopeePay has now increased its digital wallet limit to RM30000, making it the highest-limit digital wallet in the market to date. This is a double increase on ShopeePay, which previously limited its wallet value to RM9999.

PlayStation now informs all ShopeePay users in Malaysia that they will need to complete e-KYC verification to continue using ShopeePay as a payment method on the PlayStation Store, effective January 22, 2026.

ShopeePay is expanding its financial ecosystem with the introduction of ShopeePay Invest, a new feature developed in partnership with iFAST Capital Sdn Bhd that aims to make investing simple, accessible, and affordable for all Malaysians. The launch marks a key milestone in ShopeePay’s ongoing “Simple Finance For All” mission, as it looks to empower first-time investors and promote financial literacy across the country.

Do you want to shop like an VIP? Well, Online retail giant Shopee is rolling out its ShopeeVIP membership experience in Malaysia. This time, the company is offering shoppers a streamlined way to unlock exclusive deals, premium services, and tailored rewards every time they shop.

realme Malaysia is turning up the heat this October with its 10.10 Double Digit Sale, bringing massive discounts of up to RM1000, exclusive vouchers, and freebies across Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. The promotion runs storewide across all three major platforms, making it one of realme’s biggest online sales of the year.

ShopeePay is stepping up its fintech game with the launch of two new Personal Accident insurance plans, developed in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad. The move aligns with ShopeePay’s ongoing mission—‘Simple Finance for All’—to make financial protection more accessible and affordable for everyday Malaysians.

Shopee will start charging a "Platform Fee" of RM0.50 per order , effective 16 July 2025. However, not all sellers will be affected by this charge.