{"id":5861,"date":"2025-10-07T20:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/?p=5861"},"modified":"2025-10-07T20:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:23:30","slug":"sms-marketing-in-malaysia-a-beginners-guide-for-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/ms\/sms-marketing-in-malaysia-a-beginners-guide-for-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Pemasaran SMS di Malaysia: Panduan Permulaan untuk Perniagaan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5861\" class=\"elementor elementor-5861\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0bfd89d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0bfd89d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-994684c\" data-id=\"994684c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726697b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"726697b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>TLDR Section<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS marketing is a cost-effective, high-response channel for Malaysian businesses, with open rates near 98% and rapid customer engagement. To succeed in Malaysia, always comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), secure consent, personalise your messages, and integrate SMS with other digital touchpoints like WhatsApp and email. Choose a reliable, Malaysia-friendly provider, monitor your campaign metrics, and offer clear opt-out options. For expert local solutions and compliance support, visit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yaeris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or explore<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/sms-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS marketing best practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78f48a elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"a78f48a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a78f48a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Buka daftar isi\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a78f48a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Tutup daftar isi\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__a78f48a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-169b5fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"169b5fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-03f5eb3\" data-id=\"03f5eb3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e897eb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e897eb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS marketing remains one of the most effective and accessible tools for businesses in Malaysia. With mobile penetration exceeding 140% and nearly every Malaysian owning a mobile phone, text messaging provides a direct line to customers that few other channels can match. In this guide, you\u2019ll discover why SMS marketing works, how to get started, and what local businesses need to know for compliance and success.<\/span><\/p><h2>What is SMS Marketing?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS marketing is the practice of sending promotional or transactional messages to customers via text. In Malaysia, businesses use SMS for promotions, urgent alerts, reminders, one-time passwords (OTPs), and customer service updates. It\u2019s a simple yet powerful way to reach your audience instantly, with open rates as high as 98% and response times averaging under two minutes (Mozeo, 2025). Local businesses often use SMS to promote festive sales, send Ramadan or Hari Raya greetings, and deliver timely updates during local events.<\/span><\/p><h2>The State of SMS Marketing in Malaysia<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia\u2019s SMS market is thriving, with the A2P (application-to-person) messaging sector forecast to grow steadily through 2030 (6Wresearch). Key industries leveraging SMS include retail, food &amp; beverage, banking, healthcare, and education. Unique to Malaysia, many SMEs use SMS for loyalty programme updates and instant notifications in multiple languages. Competitor analysis reveals that top-ranking blogs focus on general benefits and campaign ideas but often lack local compliance advice and actionable integration tips. This guide aims to bridge those gaps for Malaysian businesses.<\/span><\/p><h2>Benefits of SMS Marketing for Malaysian Businesses<\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unmatched Open and Response Rates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SMS messages are almost always read, typically within minutes, especially during local holidays or sales campaigns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost-Effectiveness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bulk SMS campaigns are affordable for SMEs and large enterprises alike, and are particularly popular during Malaysian festive seasons.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalisation and Segmentation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern SMS platforms allow you to segment audiences and personalise content in Bahasa Malaysia, English, or Chinese for better results.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SMS works well alongside email, WhatsApp, and other digital channels favoured by Malaysian consumers. Learn more about integrated local solutions at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yaeris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia\u2019s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) sets strict rules for SMS marketing. As of June 2025, businesses must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), notify users of data breaches, and obtain clear consent before sending marketing messages (Incorp Asia, Sattrix, 2025). Always provide an opt-out option in every SMS, and never send unsolicited or misleading content. Timing matters too \u2013 avoid sending messages late at night, during prayer times, or on public holidays to maintain trust and minimise complaints. For local compliance, always use Bahasa Malaysia for opt-in\/opt-out instructions if your audience is primarily Malay-speaking.<\/span><\/p><h2>How to Launch Your First SMS Campaign: Step-by-Step<\/h2><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set Clear Objectives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Define what you want to achieve \u2013 sales, event reminders, feedback, etc. Consider integrating SMS with WhatsApp or email for Malaysian multi-channel campaigns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose a Reliable Provider:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select an SMS gateway with strong Malaysian delivery rates and compliance support. Explore<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/sms-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yaeris SMS Marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for trusted local solutions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build Your Contact List Legally:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use opt-in forms, loyalty programmes, or purchase data only from PDPA-compliant sources. In Malaysia, loyalty programme sign-ups at retail outlets are a common way to collect numbers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Craft Effective Messages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep it concise, relevant, and action-oriented. For example: \u201cJualan Hebat! Diskaun 20% hari ini sahaja. Tunjukkan SMS ini di kaunter.\u201d (Great Sale! 20% off today only. Show this SMS at checkout.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Schedule and Send:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best times are typically between 11am and 4pm on weekdays.. Avoid message fatigue by limiting frequency, and be mindful of local holidays and religious observances.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track and Optimise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monitor delivery, open, and conversion rates. Use A\/B testing to refine your approach. Many Malaysian businesses track redemptions during festive sales to measure SMS effectiveness.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h2>Measuring Success: Key Metrics and Optimisation Tips<\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delivery Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Percentage of messages successfully delivered, especially important if your list includes numbers from different Malaysian telcos.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Open Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nearly 98% for SMS, but track engagement via follow-up actions such as redemptions or replies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Click-Through and Conversion Rates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use short links to monitor clicks and measure ROI, or track in-store redemptions for local campaigns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A\/B Testing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Experiment with timing, wording (including local languages), and offers to see what works best.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sync SMS campaigns with your CRM and analytics platforms for deeper insights, especially if you\u2019re running campaigns in multiple states or languages.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them<\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deliverability Issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work with reputable providers, keep your list clean, and avoid spammy language. Some Malaysian telcos may block messages with certain keywords, so always test before launch.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Message Fatigue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Limit frequency and offer real value in every message, especially during festive periods when consumers receive more marketing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance Risks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stay updated on PDPA changes and always honour opt-outs promptly. When in doubt, consult with a local compliance expert.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Content Relevance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Personalise and segment your messages for better engagement, using local language and cultural references where possible.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Conclusion &amp; Next Steps<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS marketing is a high-impact, cost-effective channel for Malaysian businesses of all sizes. By following best practices, respecting local regulations, and integrating SMS with other marketing tools, you can achieve impressive results. Ready to launch your first campaign? Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yaeris.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yaeris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for expert SMS solutions tailored for Malaysia and discover how easy it is to get started.<\/span><\/p><h2>FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49dbe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"f49dbe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2561\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2561\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How effective is SMS marketing in Malaysia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2561\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2561\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS marketing is highly effective in Malaysia, with open rates around 98% and rapid response times. It works well for promotions, alerts, and customer engagement across local industries.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2562\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2562\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is SMS marketing legal in Malaysia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2562\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2562\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but you must comply with the PDPA. Obtain consent, provide opt-outs, and follow content and timing guidelines to avoid penalties.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2563\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2563\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the best time to send SMS campaigns in Malaysia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2563\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2563\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optimal window is between 11am and 4pm on weekdays. Avoid late evenings, weekends, and public holidays for best results.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2564\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2564\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I build a compliant SMS contact list in Malaysia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2564\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2564\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use opt-in forms, loyalty programmes, or collect data from PDPA-compliant sources. 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