PDT Assignment

of the hottest online shopping sites for both
men and women. Zalora offer a wide variety of
choices. Whether if it is for sports, grooming,
beauty, clothes, shoes, whatever you are
looking for, they most likely have it. Shipping
is free provided shoppers make a purchase
SAFETY TIPS FOR
6ONLINE SHOPPING
IN MALAYSIA
As online shopping continues to grow rapidly
in Malaysia, we’ve written a few safety tips
to keep in mind.
fraud. Therefore, make sure to check some of
this out before making a purchase.
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above RM75.4
6. ASOS
Asos is well-known internationally as a
preferred online clothing destination for men
and women. They sell different brands and
even have their own label. Most importantly,
they offer free shipping to over 190 different
countries with no minimum purchase
required.
7. BOOK DEPOSITORY
Online shopping sites are not just about
clothes and cosmetics. Book depository offers
free worldwide shipping and has every type
of genre imaginable. If a good book is hard to
come by, then try checking out the inventory
in Book depository. Sellers in Malaysia are
more likely to offer free shipping especially on
purchases exceeding a certain amount.
8. LAZADA
Specialising in electronic gadgets and devices,
Lazada provides free shipping nationwide with
a minimum purchase of RM50 (Kuala Lumpur
and Klang Valley), RM100 (West Malaysia)
RM150 (East Malaysia). Lazada works on Cash
on Delivery system and items are returnable
within 14 days of purchase.
9. EBAY
eBay may come off as a shock for most people
but they do offer free shipping. Just keep an eye
out for sellers that are offering free shipping
(just make sure you ask if postage to Malaysia
is included in the offer!). Sellers in Malaysia are
more likely to offer free shipping especially on
purchases exceeding a certain amount.
10. FOODWORLD
Even the food industry has taken the step into
online businesses, this is not a food delivery
like McDonald’s or Pizza Hut but instead,
Foodworld delivers your groceries to you. This
helps save time for working mothers, students
living alone or for bachelor/bachelorettes.
Foodworld provides free delivery as well but
only within the Klang Valley area, Penang and
Johor Bahru with orders above RM200.
With more sites offering free shipping
options, shopping online is becoming more and
more attractive. Though it’s unlikely to replace
conventional shopping anytime soon (if the
many crowded malls in Malaysia are anything
to go by); online shopping with free shipping
could create a whole new world of shopping
options for people who once hesitated at the
‘buy’ button due to postage prices.
1. COMPARE PRICES
Do a little homework before making your
purchase, especially if it is a large sum to
avoid impulsive purchases. Compare it with
several other websites that offer the same
item or similar item to learn the current
market rate. Be extra cautious of heavily discounted
offers as they may offer replica products
instead of genuine ones – this is most
commonly observed for luxury goods online
scams
2. READ REVIEWS AND TESTIMONI-
ALS
Most online shopping websites offer feedback
from their customers to share about
their customer service and product quality.
Read through the comments.
If this is not available, the brand’s Facebook
page and other social media channels
are helpful sources for checking credibility.
For example, through the online shops’
social media channels,you can check the
number of followers, who is following (for
example, if you have a Facebook connection
following the online shop’s Facebook page,
you’ll be able to see that connection on the
shop’s Facebook page) and the conversations
occurring. Feel free to also post your own
questions in the brands’ social media channels
to see how quickly and professionally
they respond.
3. CHECK COMPANY BACKGROUNDS
As of 1st July 2013, all online marketplace
operators in Malaysia are required to, among
others; provide their full details, terms of
conditions of sale, rectification of errors and
maintenance of records under the Consumer
Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions)
Regulations 2012 (“Regulation”), a regulation
under the Consumer Protection Act 1999.
This will ensure that the business is operating
legitimately and actions can be taken against
them should they participate in e-commerce
4. CHECK SECURITY ICONS
Look for VeriSign of Webtrust logos when you
are using an e-commerce shopping cart. Additionally,
check the security of your browser
by examining the url address bar to see that it
states “https” (rather than just “http”) or that is
has the lock icon. This quick check is crucial,
especially for websites that involve online payment,
to avoid online identity theft and other
forms of cyber crime
5. TRANSFER MONEY ONLINE WISELY
Double check all the payment details before
transferring the necessary funds to ensure it is
being directed to its intended recipient. If there
is something fishy about the information provided,
abort the transaction immediately.
For those who opt for manual online bank
transfer, always be sure to login to your online
bank account via the legitimate URL. Never
click on any links claiming to originate from
the bank that will redirect you to the online
banking site or give out your login details online.
Remember also that bank officials only
get in touch with customers via phone and will
never ask for your login details.
6. READ TERMS & CONDITIONS
Read up on the shipping and returns policy
to ensure that you are fully informed before
agreeing to make a purchase online. This information
will come in handy on what action
to take with any lost parcels, damaged goods
or products received that do not match the
description online. Some online marketplaces,
such as Lelong.my and Ebay, have buyer protection
programs to protect the interests of the
shoppers from fraud cases.
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